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US Judge Orders Argentina to Surrender YPF Stake

6/30/2025

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A US judge has mandated Argentina to hand over its controlling stake in YPF SA, following a staggering US$16 billion court ruling. Judge Loretta Preska emphasized that Argentina's 2012 nationalization breached bylaws, granting just 14 days for compliance. As the ruling faces appeal, Argentina's inability to overturn the judgment has triggered swift action for collection.

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A US judge has mandated Argentina to hand over its controlling stake in YPF SA, following a staggering US$16 billion court ruling. Judge Loretta Preska emphasized that Argentina's 2012 nationalization breached bylaws, granting just 14 days for compliance. As the ruling faces appeal, Argentina's inability to overturn the judgment has triggered swift action for collection.