MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Argentina makes payment to IMF and strives to stay afloat
While Argentine President Alberto Fernández described his country's situation facing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as “decide” before the United Nations, a US 1,885 million dollar capital payment was made Wednesday to the global organization.
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Politics
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Economy
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Energy & Oil
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Agriculture
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- Argentine farmers stage protests and activities in front of Congress
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Environment
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Health & Science
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Tourism
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