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Argentina's Financial Challenges

Argentina has faced significant financial difficulties, having utilized over $50 billion in IMF funds.

Despite assurances from U.S. officials, there is skepticism about the country's ability to achieve a different outcome with the current currency situation.

The country's fiscal accounts have shown improvement, but its external accounts have deteriorated, leading to financial trouble.

When reserves reached critically low levels, Argentina sought and obtained the ability to borrow foreign exchange reserves from the United States.

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Author's summary: Argentina faces financial challenges despite US backing.

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Council on Foreign Relations Council on Foreign Relations — 2025-10-14

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