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Argentina’s Macri spars with Venezuela in first trip abroad

Argentine President Mauricio Macri, in his first trip abroad since assuming office, inserted himself into an international dispute by calling for the release of prisoners in Venezuela that human rights groups say are being held for political reasons.

Argentine peso loses 30 percent of value after controls lifted

The Argentine peso lost 30 percent of its value on Thursday after the new pro-business government scrapped the foreign exchange restrictions introduced by its leftist predecessors.

Argentina announces end of forex restrictions

Argentina said Wednesday it will eliminate the foreign exchange restrictions that have propped up the official value of the peso since 2011, setting up a potentially painful devaluation.

Mauricio Macri overcame privilege to become Argentina president

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina's new President Mauricio Macri was dismissed by rivals as a spoiled elitist, but tapped frustration with the sinking economy to put an end to 12 years of left-wing rule.

Argentina central bank president quits under pressure from Macri

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina Central Bank President Alejandro Vanoli resigned Wednesday under pressure from President-elect Mauricio Macri, who plans to remove currency controls with reserves standing at a nine-year low.

US-trained bankers tapped for new Argentine Cabinet

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina's President-elect Mauricio Macri has named U.S.-educated bankers and executives to key posts in a Cabinet he vows will revive the economy, local news media reported Wednesday.
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