VOICED : Argentina recibe ofertas en su nueva emision de deuda

The Argentine government began receiving offers for a new bond issuance, with the total amount to be announced soon. The demand for Argentine bonds is high, and the government plans to issue three series of bonds to raise up to $15 billion. The funds will be used to pay holdouts and address the budget deficit. The bonds will be issued under New York jurisdiction, and Argentina is re-entering international financial markets after its 2001 default.

What was the Argentinian government preparing to announce on Tuesday?

• A new tax policy

• The results of a national election

• The total amount of bonds issued

• A change in currency

What is the purpose of the funds raised from the bond issuance?

• To fund educational programs

• To invest in renewable energy

• To pay off holdouts and reduce the budget deficit

• To build new infrastructure

How many series of bonds does the Argentinian government plan to issue?

• Four

• Two

• Five

• Three

Under which jurisdiction will the Argentinian bonds be issued?

• New York

• London

• Buenos Aires

• Tokyo

What significant event in 2001 affected Argentina's financial market participation?

• A major earthquake

• A trade agreement

• A change in government

• A financial default