VOICED : Ministro recomienda una renegociacion rapida y amigable de la deuda argentina

Argentina faces a significant debt challenge, with a total of $315 billion. The Minister of Finance, Hernán Lacunza, emphasizes the need for a swift and friendly renegotiation of this debt, regardless of the outcome of the upcoming elections. Argentina must regain access to voluntary debt markets, as no country can sustainably pay all debt commitments for an extended period. Lacunza and the Central Bank President, Guido Sandleris, are set to meet with the IMF's new director, Kristalina Georgieva, to discuss the situation. In 2018, Argentina agreed to a fiscal adjustment with the IMF in exchange for a $57 billion credit, of which $44 billion has been received. The country's debt is 68% of its GDP, and it is experiencing a recession and high inflation. The presidential elections are approaching, with Alberto Fernández leading the polls against the incumbent, Mauricio Macri.

What is the primary recommendation made by Argentina's Finance Minister regarding the country's debt?

• To increase the debt amount

• To ignore the debt situation

• To default on the debt

• To quickly and amicably renegotiate the debt

Who are the key figures meeting with the IMF's new managing director?

• The Central Bank President and the Vice President

• The Finance Minister and the Central Bank President

• The Finance Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs

• The President of Argentina and the Finance Minister

What was the amount of credit agreed upon between Argentina and the IMF in 2018?

• $315 billion

• $44 billion

• $57 billion

• $68 billion

What is the estimated inflation rate for Argentina in 2019?

• 45%

• 50%

• 55%

• 60%

Who is the leading candidate in the upcoming presidential elections in Argentina?

• Mauricio Macri

• Hernán Lacunza

• Cristalina Giorgieva

• Alberto Fernández