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IMF mission arrives in Argentina for third economic program review
An IMF technical mission, led by Joyce Wong, arrived in Argentina on September 21, 2026, to begin the third review of the Extended Fund Facility agreement. The mission aims to audit macroeconomic variables from the second quarter, specifically focusing on fiscal performance and international reserve accumulation.
A primary point of scrutiny is the fiscal surplus. The current agreement requires an annual primary fiscal surplus of 1.4% of GDP for 2026. However, the government has projected a slightly lower surplus of 1.3%, a deviation that officials suggest may be addressed through a waiver. This fiscal gap was partly influenced by the postponement of income tax filings.
In contrast, the central bank's performance regarding foreign currency has exceeded targets. The Central Bank of Argentina has accumulated over USD 14.2 billion in purchases, surpassing the USD 10 billion annual goal. Successful completion of this review is essential for Argentina to access a potential new disbursement of approximately USD 900 million.
The review coincides with a significant debt repayment of approximately USD 800 million due to the IMF on September 25, 2026. Additionally, Economy Minister Luis Caputo is traveling to New York for UN meetings, which will limit his direct participation in all technical meetings with the IMF delegation.
Entities
Argentina · Central Bank of Argentina · Central Bank of the Argentine Republic · International Monetary Fund · Javier Milei · Joyce Wong · Luis Caputo · Ministry of Economy
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The review could trigger a disbursement of approximately USD 900 million. www.miperiodico.com.ar · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · tn.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] The first-semester fiscal result was 0.6% of GDP below the established target. www.diariocuartopoder.com · diariopampero.com · mediosrioja.com.ar
- [● 5 SOURCES] Economy Minister Luis Caputo is traveling to New York for UN meetings, coinciding with the IMF mission. www.diariocuartopoder.com · diariopampero.com · mediosrioja.com.ar · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar
- [DISPUTED] The agreement sets a target for an annual primary fiscal surplus of 1.4% of GDP for 2026. www.diariocuartopoder.com · diariopampero.com · www.miperiodico.com.ar · mediosrioja.com.ar · www.eldia.com · +7 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The IMF is conducting its third review of the Extended Fund Facility agreement with Argentina. www.diariocuartopoder.com · diariopampero.com · www.miperiodico.com.ar · mediosrioja.com.ar · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · +3 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Argentina faces a debt payment of approximately USD 800 million to the IMF on September 25. www.diariocuartopoder.com · mediosrioja.com.ar · www.cronica.com.ar · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · www.mejorinformado.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Central Bank of Argentina accumulated over USD 14.2 billion in foreign currency purchases, exceeding the USD 10 billion target. www.miperiodico.com.ar · mediosrioja.com.ar · www.canal13sanjuan.com · www.mejorinformado.com · www.eldia.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The IMF mission to Argentina is led by Joyce Wong. www.diariocuartopoder.com · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · www.cronica.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Central Bank has exceeded its annual foreign currency purchase target, accumulating over USD 14.2 billion in 2026. www.miperiodico.com.ar · mediosrioja.com.ar
- [● 6 SOURCES] Economy Minister Luis Caputo is traveling to New York for UN meetings, preventing his full participation in the IMF technical meetings. www.diariocuartopoder.com · diariopampero.com · mediosrioja.com.ar · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · www.mejorinformado.com · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The review is a prerequisite for a potential disbursement of approximately USD 900 million. www.miperiodico.com.ar · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · tn.com.ar · www.canal13sanjuan.com · www.mejorinformado.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Argentina faces a debt repayment of approximately USD 803 million to the IMF on September 25, 2026. www.diariocuartopoder.com · mediosrioja.com.ar · www.cronica.com.ar