Without debt relief, @FitchRatings calculates Argentina would need to generate a 3% of GDP surplus, "but political and economic headwinds make this unrealistic." Indeed, Finance Minister Martín Guzmán does not expect any surplus until 2023. 2/
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Argentina is in particular trouble because of its "low debt tolerance," according to
@FitchRatings, which says the country's "poor repayment record" reflects its heavy borrowing in dollars and limited capacity to earn foreign exchange. 3/Show this thread -
Meanwhile, dramatic budget cuts are not in Argentina's long-term interest,
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In any event, President Alberto Fernández has ruled out austerity, insisting in his 1st state of the union he would never "pagar la deuda a costa del hambre." 5/
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For more on Argentina's debt challenges, stay tuned for our upcoming podcast interview with Todd Martinez,
@FitchRatings's lead Argentina analyst, and subscribe to@LATAMProg's free digital newsletter. https://engage.wilsoncenter.org/onlineactions/YQcpNdU-sU-dusDkAOYDtw2 …. 6/Show this thread
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