Bessent praises Argentina on swift repayment of swap

Mihai Prelipcean

x     US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent noted Friday that the Argentine government of President Javier Milei swiftly repaid US$2.5 billion from a recent currency swap in full, framing the operation as a landmark victory for the “America First” agenda and a signal of Buenos Aires' return to financial stability. The funds stemming from a broader US$20 billion credit line established by the Trump administration in October last year were spent by Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) to anchor

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Bessent praises Argentina on swift repayment of swap http://en.mercopress.com - 10.01.2026 10:47