VOICED : Argentina empieza a salir de default de 15 anos

VOICED : Argentina empieza a salir de default de 15 anos

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Business, Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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Argentina reached a preliminary agreement with major hedge funds to settle a long-standing debt dispute by paying $4.653 billion. The government plans to finance this through international loans. President Macri aims to end 15 years of legal battles, a move previously rejected by former President Kirchner. The deal requires Congress approval, where Macri lacks a majority, but experts believe he can secure the necessary votes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total amount Argentina agreed to pay to settle disputes with hedge funds?

$6 billion

$5 billion

$4.653 billion

$3.5 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which previous Argentine leader refused to negotiate with the hedge funds?

Alberto Fernández

Néstor Kirchner

Cristina Kirchner

Mauricio Macri

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary method Argentina plans to use to fund the payments to the hedge funds?

Selling national assets

Cutting public spending

Increasing taxes

Seeking international loans

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for the agreement with the hedge funds to be finalized?

Approval from the Argentine Congress

Approval from the U.S. government

Approval from the United Nations

Approval from the International Monetary Fund

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do experts believe about Macri's ability to secure the necessary votes in Congress?

He does not need congressional approval

He will likely fail

He will likely succeed

It is impossible to predict