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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has adjusted Argentina’s reserve accumulation targets in its $20 billion program, lowering requirements through 2026 while maintaining the 2027 goal. The revision, disclosed in an IMF staff report Friday, also removes a review previously scheduled before Argentina’s October legislative elections.
According to the report, net international reserve (NIR) accumulation targets for December 2025 were reduced to account for initial shortfalls, which the IMF says are being addressed through corrective measures. This creates a steeper path toward meeting the unchanged 2027 objective.
The IMF board completed the program’s first review Thursday, unlocking continued support for Argentina amid persistent economic pressures. So far, approximately $14 billion in disbursements have been made under the agreement approved in April.
The IMF praised Argentina’s early efforts to re-access global capital markets but highlighted ongoing risks. “Argentina’s capacity to repay its Fund obligations remains subject to exceptional risks and continues to hinge on strong policy implementation to improve reserve coverage and sustain market access at more favorable terms by the time repayments come due,” the report stated.
The adjustments aim to give Argentina breathing room as it tackles chronic inflation, currency volatility, and low reserves ahead of key political milestones. By easing interim targets while holding the long-term goal, the IMF seeks to balance policy flexibility with fiscal discipline.
The move signals cautious optimism for Argentina’s economic stabilization, though market conditions and political dynamics will remain critical to the program’s success.
