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Ukraine Rejects Internationally-Backed Candidate for Key Anti-Corruption Post
Ukraine's Cabinet rejected Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi, the internationally-backed candidate for head of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES), due to security concerns related to his father's Russian citizenship, jeopardizing a $5 billion IMF loan and raising concerns about political interference.
Ukraine Rejects Internationally-Backed Candidate for Key Anti-Corruption Post
Ukraine's Cabinet rejected Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi, the internationally-backed candidate for head of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES), due to security concerns related to his father's Russian citizenship, jeopardizing a $5 billion IMF loan and raising concerns about political interference.
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52% Bias Score
Argentina Receives $42 Billion in International Aid to Stabilize Economy
Argentina received a $20 billion loan from the IMF, a $12 billion loan from the World Bank, and up to $10 billion from the IDB to stabilize its economy, lift exchange controls, and end the $200 monthly dollar limit.
Argentina Receives $42 Billion in International Aid to Stabilize Economy
Argentina received a $20 billion loan from the IMF, a $12 billion loan from the World Bank, and up to $10 billion from the IDB to stabilize its economy, lift exchange controls, and end the $200 monthly dollar limit.
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40% Bias Score
Milei's Mar-a-Lago Trip: Seeking Trump's Support Amid Economic Crisis
Argentine President Javier Milei traveled to Mar-a-Lago to meet with Donald Trump, seeking economic support amid a 10% tariff on Argentine imports; the meeting's occurrence remains unconfirmed, while negotiations for a $20 billion IMF bailout continue.
Milei's Mar-a-Lago Trip: Seeking Trump's Support Amid Economic Crisis
Argentine President Javier Milei traveled to Mar-a-Lago to meet with Donald Trump, seeking economic support amid a 10% tariff on Argentine imports; the meeting's occurrence remains unconfirmed, while negotiations for a $20 billion IMF bailout continue.
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48% Bias Score
Argentina Secures \$20 Billion IMF Loan Amidst Exchange Rate Uncertainty
Argentina's government secured a \$20 billion IMF loan to address financial instability, aiming to bolster central bank reserves and avoid devaluation despite potential IMF conditions. Negotiations are advanced but specifics, including exchange rate adjustments, remain unclear.
Argentina Secures \$20 Billion IMF Loan Amidst Exchange Rate Uncertainty
Argentina's government secured a \$20 billion IMF loan to address financial instability, aiming to bolster central bank reserves and avoid devaluation despite potential IMF conditions. Negotiations are advanced but specifics, including exchange rate adjustments, remain unclear.
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52% Bias Score
Argentina's Parliament Approves IMF Loan Amidst Social Unrest
The Argentine Chamber of Deputies approved a 10-year loan from the IMF to manage its $44 billion debt, amidst protests against austerity measures impacting retirees' purchasing power, following a week of violent clashes.
Argentina's Parliament Approves IMF Loan Amidst Social Unrest
The Argentine Chamber of Deputies approved a 10-year loan from the IMF to manage its $44 billion debt, amidst protests against austerity measures impacting retirees' purchasing power, following a week of violent clashes.
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52% Bias Score
IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Loan Tranche for Egypt, Boosting Economic Reforms
Egypt's finance minister announced that the IMF approved the disbursement of the fourth $1.2 billion tranche of an $8 billion loan, reflecting the government's commitment to economic reforms despite ongoing challenges; this boosts investor confidence and improves Egypt's credit rating.
IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Loan Tranche for Egypt, Boosting Economic Reforms
Egypt's finance minister announced that the IMF approved the disbursement of the fourth $1.2 billion tranche of an $8 billion loan, reflecting the government's commitment to economic reforms despite ongoing challenges; this boosts investor confidence and improves Egypt's credit rating.
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40% Bias Score
IMF Provides \$20 Billion Loan to Argentina, Averts Default
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) granted Argentina a \$20 billion loan, \$12 billion immediately available, to avert a default, marking the second such major bailout for a right-wing Argentine government since 2018, influenced by the US as the IMF's largest shareholder, and prompting concerns a...
IMF Provides \$20 Billion Loan to Argentina, Averts Default
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) granted Argentina a \$20 billion loan, \$12 billion immediately available, to avert a default, marking the second such major bailout for a right-wing Argentine government since 2018, influenced by the US as the IMF's largest shareholder, and prompting concerns a...
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40% Bias Score
Argentina Lifts Capital Controls in High-Stakes IMF-Backed Gamble
Argentina's libertarian government will lift most capital controls next week, thanks to a new $20 billion IMF loan; this risky move aims to attract foreign investment but could cause a currency crisis and higher inflation.
Argentina Lifts Capital Controls in High-Stakes IMF-Backed Gamble
Argentina's libertarian government will lift most capital controls next week, thanks to a new $20 billion IMF loan; this risky move aims to attract foreign investment but could cause a currency crisis and higher inflation.
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44% Bias Score
Argentina Navigates U.S. Tariffs Amidst IMF Loan Pursuit
Argentina's government spokesperson emphasized the positive relationship with the U.S., resulting in lower tariffs compared to other countries, while President Milei's support for Trump coincides with new U.S. tariffs and an awaited IMF loan of roughly $20 billion.
Argentina Navigates U.S. Tariffs Amidst IMF Loan Pursuit
Argentina's government spokesperson emphasized the positive relationship with the U.S., resulting in lower tariffs compared to other countries, while President Milei's support for Trump coincides with new U.S. tariffs and an awaited IMF loan of roughly $20 billion.
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44% Bias Score
Argentina Approves New IMF Loan Amidst Protests
The Argentine Congress approved a new IMF loan of unspecified amount on March 19, 2025, to address economic instability and strengthen reserves, amidst protests against President Milei's austerity measures, adding to Argentina's $44 billion debt.
Argentina Approves New IMF Loan Amidst Protests
The Argentine Congress approved a new IMF loan of unspecified amount on March 19, 2025, to address economic instability and strengthen reserves, amidst protests against President Milei's austerity measures, adding to Argentina's $44 billion debt.
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40% Bias Score
Egypt's Phased Fuel Subsidy Removal Plan
Egypt's government is gradually phasing out fuel subsidies by 2025, aiming to reduce its budget deficit and stabilize the economy, as part of its agreement with the IMF which approved a $2.5 billion loan and aims to reduce inflation to 10% by 2026 while maintaining support for diesel and cooking gas...
Egypt's Phased Fuel Subsidy Removal Plan
Egypt's government is gradually phasing out fuel subsidies by 2025, aiming to reduce its budget deficit and stabilize the economy, as part of its agreement with the IMF which approved a $2.5 billion loan and aims to reduce inflation to 10% by 2026 while maintaining support for diesel and cooking gas...
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44% Bias Score
Bangladesh: $17 Billion Stolen From Financial System Under Hasina
The new central bank governor of Bangladesh estimates that $17 billion was stolen from the country's financial system in the 15 years before the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in August; other economists believe that more than $30 billion was stolen through fraudulent loans and illegal transfers...
Bangladesh: $17 Billion Stolen From Financial System Under Hasina
The new central bank governor of Bangladesh estimates that $17 billion was stolen from the country's financial system in the 15 years before the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in August; other economists believe that more than $30 billion was stolen through fraudulent loans and illegal transfers...
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60% Bias Score
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