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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Caputo is on the hunt for 'argendollars' for US$2 billion: why it will be in "mini-installments"

Luis Caputo is reviving a plan to raise US$2 billion through a new hard-currency bond to help refinance debt payments amidst pressure on Argentina's reserves.

Feb 24 • 17:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

World Trade: Trump's Tariff Chaos Continues

President Trump remains committed to his tariff policy while businesses begin to seek refunds on tariff payments, leading to potential legal conflicts lasting for years.

Feb 22 • 16:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Transfers to Two More Phantom Companies Emerge and Diversions Exceed US$50 Million

Transfer payments exceeding US$50 million to phantom companies were uncovered, raising suspicions about their legitimacy.

Feb 21 • 20:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Rising debt costs herald the entry of the US economy into a 'doom loop'

Rising costs of debt service in the US are projected to reach unprecedented levels, signaling potential financial distress known as a 'doom loop' in the bond markets.

Feb 21 • 06:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In the United States, the worrying trajectory of public finances

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has raised alarms about the rising national debt and its implications for future deficits and interest payments in the United States.

Feb 20 • 15:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Five Reasons Why the US National Debt is Set to Skyrocket

The US national debt is projected to exceed 100% of its GDP this year, with an alarming forecast of over $56 trillion by 2036 due to various factors including increasing social program costs and rising interest payments.

Feb 20 • 05:35 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

London outmaneuvers the US on cards to curb Visa's dominance

The UK is seeking alternatives to American credit giants Visa and Mastercard in response to potential pressures from the US.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

US will revoke passports from parents with child support debts

The US government is set to enforce a stricter policy allowing the revocation of passports from parents who owe significant child support payments.

Feb 10 • 23:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Donald Trump Expands the Peace Council, While the UN Awaits Back Payments

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a potential financial crisis within the organization if all member states, particularly the U.S., do not settle their outstanding debts.

Feb 10 • 12:25 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

UN waits for clarity on US payments as financial crisis looms

The UN is seeking confirmation from the US on its pending payments totaling nearly $4 billion, warning of a potential financial crisis if dues are not paid.

Feb 10 • 01:41 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

EU needs to wean itself off Visa and Mastercard – banking chief

The head of a major European bank consortium has called for the EU to urgently reduce its reliance on US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard.

Feb 9 • 20:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The United Nations requests clarification from the US regarding the settlement of its outstanding dues

The UN is seeking clarification from the US on the timing and amounts of overdue payments, following a recent US commitment to make an initial payment soon.

Feb 9 • 20:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Head of the European banking consortium: urgent need for an alternative to 'Visa' and 'Mastercard'

The head of the European Payments Initiative emphasizes the urgency of establishing a payment system independent from US companies like Visa and Mastercard due to rising dependency and geopolitical risks.

Feb 9 • 15:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Received US$ 1.99': Amazon sends checks to some Brazilians after court settlement in the USA

Some Brazilians have begun receiving checks from Amazon as part of a $2.5 billion settlement agreement in the U.S. regarding abusive practices related to Amazon Prime services.

Feb 5 • 03:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

IRS confirms the tax-free payment of US$1,776 to 1.5 million people in the United States

The IRS and the Treasury Department have confirmed a tax-free one-time payment of $1,776 to 1.5 million service members, known as the 'Warrior Dividend.'

Feb 4 • 12:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Tapi raises US$27 million to expand its payment and collection network in the region

Tapi has raised US$27 million in a Series B funding round to expand its payment and collection network, with plans to achieve profitability by 2025 and having previously acquired a Mastercard business in Mexico.

Feb 3 • 18:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

After today's payment, what follows in the calendar with the IMF in 2026: another US$3.6 billion is due

Following today's US$832 million payment to the IMF, the country is scheduled to pay an additional US$3.6 billion in 2026 in interests and principal under the signed agreement.

Feb 3 • 13:36 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
World

The UN is at risk of financial collapse

The United Nations warns of an imminent financial collapse, indicating it could run out of money by July without annual payments from member countries, particularly the United States.

Feb 3 • 06:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The open war between the crypto industry and big banks has stalled the US law on digital assets

The 'Clarity Act' draft restricts interest payments on stablecoins, sparking outrage in the digital sector and halting its approval in the Senate.

Jan 16 • 04:25 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump to cut federal payments to sanctuary cities starting Feb. 1 over immigration policies

President Trump announced that his administration will stop federal funding to sanctuary cities and states beginning February 1, targeting those that do not comply with federal immigration enforcement.

Jan 13 • 20:36 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Forget Venezuela and Greenland – Here is the Real Trillion-Dollar Question

The article discusses how shifts in global trade, research and development, and national debt are reshaping the economy and geopolitics, with a focus on the impending milestone of a nation's debt interest payments exceeding $1 trillion.

Jan 12 • 01:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

68 Experts Call for Launch of Digital Euro to Combat American Dominance

68 economists urged the European Parliament to support the launch of a digital euro, warning about the increasing dominance of American companies in the digital payment sector.

Jan 11 • 14:55 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

Among the possibilities to pay Greenlanders millions

U.S. officials have discussed the possibility of making lump-sum payments to Greenlanders to persuade them to separate from Denmark and join the United States.

Jan 10 • 14:25 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Up to $100,000 – USA considers one-time payment to every Greenlander for acquisition

The U.S. government is reportedly exploring options to acquire Greenland, including a potential one-time payment of up to $100,000 to each Greenlandic resident.

Jan 9 • 10:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

US Politics: Media Report: USA is Considering Payments to Greenlanders for Acquisition - Up to $100,000

US officials are reportedly considering payments to Greenland residents for supporting the acquisition of the territory, with amounts projected to reach up to $100,000.

Jan 9 • 08:38 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Trump considers paying Greenland citizens to convince them to join the United States

The Trump Administration is reportedly evaluating payments between $10,000 and $100,000 to Greenland citizens to persuade them to join the U.S.

Jan 8 • 20:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Reuters: The Trump administration is considering a one-time payment scenario of $10,000 to $100,000 for each Greenlander to join the U.S.

The Trump administration is exploring a plan to offer one-time payments to Greenlanders as part of a broader strategy to acquire Greenland, according to Reuters citing U.S. officials.

Jan 8 • 19:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Due to suspicions of fraud, Trump stopped aid payments to children in five states

The Trump administration has frozen over $10 billion in funding for child care and family assistance in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York due to allegations of fraud and misuse, according to the U.S. Department of Health.

Jan 7 • 05:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Álvaro Fernández Heredia (Renfe): “Increasing high-speed delay payments would cost us 125 million and make tickets more expensive”

Renfe's president, Álvaro Fernández Heredia, stated that increasing compensation for high-speed train delays would cost the company 125 million euros and lead to higher ticket prices, deeming the order unconstitutional and inapplicable.

Dec 26 • 04:15 UTC

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