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Argentina's Governor Blasts IMF for Election Interference

4/26/2025

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Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof launched a fierce critique against IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, accusing her of meddling in Argentina's elections by backing President Javier Milei. He condemned the IMF's previous programs for deepening poverty and asserted that Milei has relinquished the nation’s economic sovereignty, a stark departure from the legacies of Néstor and Cristina Kirchner.

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Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof launched a fierce critique against IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, accusing her of meddling in Argentina's elections by backing President Javier Milei. He condemned the IMF's previous programs for deepening poverty and asserted that Milei has relinquished the nation’s economic sovereignty, a stark departure from the legacies of Néstor and Cristina Kirchner.