2023-07-28 16:55:40
The Minister of Economy and presidential candidate Sergio Massa He considered that the new agreement with the IMF will allow the country “to go through the second part of the year with much more calm.”
“Somehow, (the deal) allows us to go through this second part of the year with much more peace of mindsince the electoral often generates doubts and uncertainty, “said the official.
In statements to the press, Massa further indicated that “we are facing very good newsbut we have to be clear that a country is permanently having to negotiate its policies with the IMF, renegotiate its debts, is the product of a lousy decision by the previous government.
“They took US$45 billion to finance the exit from the carry trade of investment funds in the United States. And that was not a pleasant thing,” complained the head of the Palace of Finance, who later remarked that with the IMF “we have defined a program of goals for the accumulation of reserves, for balance in public accounts.”
“In that sense, lowering withholdings to regional economies as of September was a welcomed measure. And better managing imports of luxury goods are also part of the objectives and goals,” he stressed.
According to Massa, “one of the things that the staff (of the Fund) approve is the faculty and intervention capacity of the Central Bank. Thus, at times when turbulent situations appear, we will have a stability mechanism for financial dollars and for the accumulation of reserves.
On the other hand, the minister accused the opposition of “trying to block the agreement, understanding that somehow if they hurt the agreement they hurt Argentina.”
«They raised it in terms of government-opposition without thinking that all Argentines are on top of this ship. It is a very serious mistake, because Argentina, When it comes to governing, the responsibility must lie with those of us who govern and those who oppose“he added.
In his opinion, “the best way to build order, the best way to give people peace of mind is that Those of us who are the Government and those who are the opposition have responsibility.
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