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  1. Argentina utilized the IMF's Extended Fund Facility and underwent a review of its economic policies.
  2. The IMF is linking reforms to Argentina's stabilization program, which includes proposals for fundamental charter reforms to the central bank.
  3. IMF technical mission arrives in Buenos Aires to assess Argentina's compliance with economic targets.

Protests in Buenos Aires Amid Argentina's IMF Review and Rising Country Risk

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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Protests took place in Buenos Aires on September 19, 2026, drawing crowd estimates exceeding 70,000 people. The protests targeted the executive office while the country faced an International Monetary Fund review due to country risk. On September 21, country risk climbed to 533 points, and an IMF mission arrived to open the program's third review.

From latintimes.com

Why it matters

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The protests, which accused the administration of destroying jobs and shutting down businesses, occurred as the International Monetary Fund assessed Argentina's compliance with economic targets. This heightened country risk directly impacts the viability of Argentina's stabilization program.

The International Monetary Fund is assessing Argentina's compliance with economic targets, linking reforms to proposals for fundamental charter changes to the central bank.

From latintimes.com

Who's involved

  • Buenos AiresThe capital city where the protests occurred and the IMF mission took place
  • International Monetary FundThe international financial institution conducting the third review of the stabilization program
  • ArgentinaThe country facing the IMF review and experiencing rising country risk

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ArgentinaSpeculative

    Argentina might face increased costs related to its financial stability and the viability of its IMF program.

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