Official sources confirmed that the Argentine government made a payment to the IMF to meet a maturity deadline. However, no details were provided on the source of the dollars. Private consultants estimate that a swap with the United States was activated to obtain the funds.
The Argentine government transferred funds to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to honor a debt commitment, as confirmed by official sources this Saturday. The payment was made in the context of the country's financial obligations, but authorities did not disclose how the necessary dollars were obtained, maintaining secrecy about the operation.
Market analysts and operators, consulted by TN, indicated that the money likely came from a swap agreement with the United States. This mechanism allows the Argentine Central Bank to access currencies from the US Treasury in exchange for pesos, helping to bolster international reserves. 'There was help from the US Treasury,' private consultants stated, suggesting this assistance was key to avoiding pressure on the country's net reserves.
The announcement comes amid currency and fiscal tensions in Argentina, where managing external debt is a cornerstone of President Javier Milei's economic policy. Although the exact payment amount was not specified in official statements, the use of the swap highlights reliance on external financing to meet IMF maturities. Experts note that this maneuver preserves short-term macroeconomic stability but emphasize the need for structural reforms to reduce future vulnerability.
Event keywords include IMF, debt, dollar, and reserves, reflecting market concerns about financial sustainability.