Economy Minister Luis Caputo will travel to Washington this week to participate in the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, taking place in an international context characterized by trade tensions and protectionist measures adopted by the United States. This trip follows a recent disbursement of USD 20 billion by multilateral organizations, which strengthened reserves and consolidated the fiscal adjustment in Argentina.
During his stay in Washington, Caputo plans to meet with important figures in the international financial sphere, such as Kristalina Georgieva from the IMF, Ajay Banga from the World Bank, and Ilan Goldfajn from the Inter-American Development Bank. The goal of these meetings will be to thank them for their support, review the advances of Argentina's economic plan, and analyze the challenges facing the global economy. Additionally, Caputo will participate in activities related to the G20, which is chaired by South Africa this year.
This will be Caputo's first visit to the IMF without the pressure of a critical negotiation, as he arrives backed by the organization that supports the Argentine government's economic plan. A tense environment is expected during the meetings due to U.S. trade policies, which are causing resistance among member countries and complicating relations with South Africa.
Caputo will also take part in a private meeting with international investors organized by JPMorgan, where he will explain the fundamentals of the Argentine adjustment, its sustainability, and the potential effects of the current tariff war between the United States, China, and the European Union on the local economy. Other members of the Argentine economic team, such as Luis Bausili, José Luis Daza, and Pablo Quirno, who played a central role in the last negotiation with the IMF, will accompany him on this trip.
Additionally, some ministers from the Argentine cabinet will also travel to Washington with specific agendas. Federico Sturzenegger, Minister of Deregulation, will participate in a panel on economic growth in times of uncertainty, and Patricia Bullrich, Minister of Security, will discuss the relationship between transnational crime and the economy. Although an official meeting with U.S. Treasury or Commerce Department officials has not been confirmed, progress is expected on trade issues and a possible expansion of the TIFA agreement between both countries during the visit.
