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Creator of the precocious Mafalda, a beloved icon of Hispanic culture who poked fun at politics and power
Gap between official and black market exchange rates continues to widen
Detractors claim measures will protect the vice-president and former leader from accountability
Economic worries trigger worst start for reshuffled EM debt in two decades, say analysts
Foreign minister says Buenos Aires refuses to stop ‘meddling’ despite complaint to UN
Investors fear leftist government’s interventionist moves to stabilise struggling economy
Latin American country was ill-placed to deal with pandemic after years of stagnation
President must reconcile factions in his coalition as economy reels from Covid-19 lockdown
Argentina has succeeded in restructuring almost all of its $65bn debt with private creditors
Agreement puts an end to country’s ninth sovereign debt default
But economists question whether corner has been turned on sovereign defaults
Recovery value of about 55 cents on the dollar was a ‘creative compromise’
Recession and talks with the IMF loom after deal with private creditors
Buenos Aires will accelerate some debt payments to sweeten deal with foreign creditors
Buenos Aires’ frustration in restructuring its debt ahead of a full-scale default speaks to an inherent conflict between sovereigns and their creditors. In light of this, the country may be better off waiting for the current negotiations to tail off than giving in to creditors’ demands.
Alberto Fernández tells the FT that capitalism must focus on jobs and investment, not speculation
Discontent at government direction prompts some in Mendoza to float idea of secession
Economy minister rejects creditors’ latest counterproposal: ‘We are not going to do that’
EU leaders spent the weekend locked in marathon talks over Europe’s proposed €750bn coronavirus recovery fund
Fernández pleads for understanding over $65bn debt restructuring amid pandemic
Opposition demands answers after death of key witness in high-profile corruption inquiry
New terms are ‘maximum effort’ country can make, president says
Eduardo Valdés hosts politicians — and a collection of curiosities — in his Buenos Aires drinking den
Restructuring after country’s ninth default is snarled in dispute over process
Government says it ‘cannot responsibly commit’ to creditors’ demands as both sides dig in
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