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Milei Rejects Debt Relief as Opposition Pushes Special Session

9/10/2026

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President Javier Milei rejected debt-relief calls, calling unpaid loans a private matter.
Opposition lawmakers set a special session to debate interest-rate caps and debt-renegotiation, prompting unions to protest outside Congress.
Consultant Ana Iparraguirre warned youth debt could jeopardize Milei’s 2027 reelection, with approval at 33% in July.
Center for City Studies said half of 45 million Argentines owe money and 37.6% of borrowers under 25 are delinquent.

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President Javier Milei rejected debt-relief calls, calling unpaid loans a private matter.
Opposition lawmakers set a special session to debate interest-rate caps and debt-renegotiation, prompting unions to protest outside Congress.
Consultant Ana Iparraguirre warned youth debt could jeopardize Milei’s 2027 reelection, with approval at 33% in July.
Center for City Studies said half of 45 million Argentines owe money and 37.6% of borrowers under 25 are delinquent.