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IMF chief to visit Argentina as fund confirms 2026 growth projections

Argentina's economy ministry announced that IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will arrive in Buenos Aires at the end of July. The visit coincides with the fund confirming its 2026 growth projections for the country.

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Buenos Aires Herald1 h ago

Argentina's economy ministry announced that International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will visit the country at the end of July. The trip comes as programme talks between the government and the fund continue.

According to the ministry, the IMF confirmed its 2026 growth projections for Argentina. The step is being read as a signal of confidence in the government, which has been applying tight fiscal policies, among international lenders.

Georgieva's meetings are expected to cover programme targets and fiscal discipline. Investors will closely watch the statements that follow the visit and any fresh commitments that may emerge from the talks.

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