Javier Milei

Trump Pledges $40 Billion Argentina Bailout Tied to Milei Reelection

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President Trump committed $40 billion in U.S. assistance to bail out Argentina’s economy while explicitly tying aid to President Javier Milei’s reelection prospects, stating he would ‘cut it off’ if Milei loses. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent assembled a $20 billion private …

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U.S. Executes Extraordinary $20 Billion Argentina Bailout for Political Ally

| Importance: 10/10

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent directed $20 billion in U.S. taxpayer funds to purchase Argentine pesos and stabilize markets ahead of elections, representing only the fourth time since 1996 that the United States has purchased another country’s currency. The extraordinary intervention …

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Treasury's $20 Billion Argentina Bailout Benefits Bessent's Hedge Fund Colleagues

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent approved a $20 billion Argentina bailout that directly benefits hedge funds run by his former colleagues Stanley Druckenmiller and Robert Citrone, whose portfolios hold significant Argentine debt. Senator Elizabeth Warren demanded details on whether Managed Funds …

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Bessent Announces $20B Argentina Bailout for Trump Ally Milei, Enriching Connected Billionaire

| Importance: 8/10

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $20 billion rescue package for Argentina’s president Javier Milei, including currency swap agreements, direct peso purchases (only the fourth time since 1996 the U.S. bought another country’s currency), and Treasury bond purchases. The bailout …

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