Feb 17 • 14:23 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina La Nacion (ES)

The British court orders Argentina to reveal assets to advance in the collection of the GDP coupon

A British court has mandated Argentina to disclose assets as creditors pursue a 1.33 billion euro judgment related to GDP-linked bonds.

A recent ruling by a London court has put pressure on Argentina to disclose its assets as the holders of GDP-linked bonds pursue a judgment worth €1.33 billion (around US$1.44 billion). These bondholders previously won their case in the UK courts and are now actively seeking to identify embargable assets as part of their collection efforts. They have already executed a guarantee of €313 million (approximately US$325 million) that Argentina had posted for an earlier appeal, which the court ultimately dismissed.

The British court's ruling compels the Argentine government to provide information regarding its international contracts, particularly in the oil sector, and to disclose foreign bank accounts. This is seen as a crucial step that could potentially enable creditors to locate and seize Argentine assets abroad. The ongoing struggle highlights the tense relationship between Argentina and its bondholders, compounded by a history of defaults and restructuring that has characterized the country's financial dealings over the past decade.

This development raises significant implications not only for Argentina's fiscal management and reputation in international financial markets but also for the broader context of sovereign debt concessions. The ruling may set a precedent for other creditors seeking to enforce judgments against sovereign states, further complicating efforts to navigate the complexities of sovereign debt issues globally.

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