The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today welcomed Argentina’s first set of economic measures announced by its new government. These measures focus mainly on increasing the exchange rate, cutting state spending, and reducing subsidies. They are part of a fiscal convergence program. Julie Kozack, IMF’s Director of Communications, released a statement on their website. It stated […]
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