VOICED : Argentina pierde USD 2.000 millones en re

Argentina has lost over $2 billion in monetary reserves this year due to loans to the government for debt cancellation and daily currency management. The Banco Central's reserves are now at $28.52 billion. The country, isolated from global capital markets, relies on official entities for treasury financing. The demand for dollars increased after the partial lifting of exchange controls, with nearly 76,000 foreign currency purchase operations totaling $41.5 million. Only small savers, workers, professionals, and small property owners can buy up to $2,000 monthly, limited to 20% of their declared income.

What is one reason for the loss of Argentina's monetary reserves?

• Increased foreign investments

• Loans to the government for public debt

• Decreased tourism

• Rising oil prices

What is a consequence of Argentina's self-exclusion from the global capital market?

• Higher interest rates

• More foreign investments

• Dependence on official entities for financing

• Increased foreign aid

What event led to an increase in market demand for dollars?

• Decrease in export tariffs

• Lifting of currency controls

• Introduction of new taxes

• Increase in foreign investments

Under the new regime, who is allowed to purchase foreign currency?

• Foreign investors

• Only government officials

• Large corporations

• Small savers and professionals

What is the monthly limit for purchasing foreign currency under the new regime?

• 10,000 dollars

• 1,000 dollars

• 5,000 dollars

• 2,000 dollars