Government sues Citibank in debt standoff

Government sues Citibank in debt standoff

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses a legal case where the National Treasury of Argentina has filed a lawsuit against Citibank Argentina. The case aims to nullify an agreement Citibank made with vulture funds, which is seen as detrimental to Argentina and Citibank's clients. The video criticizes Citibank for succumbing to extortion by signing this agreement, contrasting it with Argentina's stance against such actions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who filed a lawsuit against Citibank Argentina?

The International Monetary Fund

The Federal Reserve

The National Treasury

The Argentine President

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the lawsuit against Citibank?

To declare an agreement null

To promote Citibank's services

To support vulture funds

To increase Citibank's profits

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the controversial agreement signed?

Buenos Aires

London

New York

Tokyo

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Citibank do in response to the vulture funds' pressure?

Ignored the pressure

Signed a pact with the funds

Increased interest rates

Sued the vulture funds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Argentina's response to the vulture funds differ from Citibank's?

Argentina ignored the issue

Argentina signed a similar pact

Argentina supported the vulture funds

Argentina refused to yield to extortion