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Argentina's $42B Loan Sparks Crisis Amid Scandals
9/30/2025
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- In January 2025, Argentina received a $42 billion loan from international institutions, increasing debt.
- By September, President Milei's faction lost local elections amid corruption scandals, threatening his power.
- Investor panic sparked a financial crisis, prompting United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to back President Milei.
- Argentina eliminated its soybean export tax, angering U.S. farmers amid China tensions.
