Argentina’s long history of debt defaults
The country defaulted on its foreign debt five times in its history, with 2019 being the latest in an episode that might still not be over
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How Argentina recovers from its economic crises
Defaults and hyperinflations have historically created clean slates to restart the economy, but at massive cost for those involved
A breakdown of Argentina’s counter-clock debt talks
Different types of funds and different groups of bonds mean avoiding default is not equally likely across all assets
Argentina shows debt proposal, but parts are still too far
Economy Minister offers 3-year grace period, 62% haircut on interests and 5% reduction in capital, but bondholders are not convinced
Companies fight for survival as pandemic ravages income
Debts with the taxman, providers and employees pile up, as unions negotiate wage cuts and rollout of emergency subsidies begins
Argentina’s bankruptcy becomes clearer by the day
Private and public coffers can't keep up with bills, leading to bouncing checks, debt defaults and payroll delays
Does the global crisis make a debt haircut in Argentina more likely?
Analysts are divided on whether the recent plunge makes bondholders more prone to accept an aggressive proposal
Pandemic accelerates Argentina’s economic crisis
Lockdown will steepen recession, with little dry powder left for counter-cyclical measures
Coronavirus pandemic now hitting Argentina and region
Government admits to underestimating virus at first, as country prepares for harsher measures amid worsening economic crisis
The IMF and Fernández are finding common ground
Fund backs calls for private debt holders to accept losses, while Argentina opens the door to IMF economic reviews