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U.S. Court Orders Argentina to Surrender YPF Shares

7/6/2025

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A U.S. court has mandated Argentina to hand over 51% of YPF shares to resolve a staggering $16.1 billion debt from the 2012 nationalization of the oil giant. Argentina is fighting back, seeking to suspend the ruling, claiming it jeopardizes national sovereignty and needs congressional consent for any share transfers. An appeal is on the horizon.

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Story summary

A U.S. court has mandated Argentina to hand over 51% of YPF shares to resolve a staggering $16.1 billion debt from the 2012 nationalization of the oil giant. Argentina is fighting back, seeking to suspend the ruling, claiming it jeopardizes national sovereignty and needs congressional consent for any share transfers. An appeal is on the horizon.