Feb 23 • 22:03 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina La Nacion (ES)

The Government offers locally another dollar bond for US$2000 million

The Argentine government will begin issuing a new dollar bond worth US$2000 million this week to address upcoming debt repayments.

The Argentine government is set to offer a new dollar-denominated bond to local investors, aiming to raise US$2000 million. This bond is intended to be issued under Argentine law and will come due during the current administration of President Javier Milei, specifically designed to address a capital amortization payment that is due on July 9 of this year. The bond offers an attractive annual interest rate of 6%, paid monthly, which may appeal to potential investors amidst the current economic climate.

This initiative reflects the government's ongoing efforts to manage its debt obligations, particularly following the restructuring of past bonds. With the new issuance planned for implementation in bi-weekly auctions, the government looks to incorporate up to USD 150 million per auction, alongside existing instruments in pesos. The implications of this move are significant, as it may influence local market stability and investor confidence in the government's financial strategies.

By introducing this bond, the administration hopes to bolster its fiscal position and ensure that it meets its financial commitments without resorting to further external borrowing or austerity measures. Investors will be closely monitoring this bond offering to gauge its impact on Argentina's economic policies and overall financial health, especially considering the challenges faced in managing inflation and currency stability in the country.

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