Argentina Seeks US$7 Billion in Debt Relief; Priest Arrested for Sexual Abuse
Key Takeaways
- Argentina aims to raise US$7 billion via debt, loans, and bond issuance.
- Priest in Berazategui arrested on 2025-06-10, charged with aggravated sexual abuse.
- Lionel Messi to start against Colombia in Buenos Aires on 2025-06-10.
- Parallel dollar market in Buenos Aires increases to $1,195 on 2025-06-09.
- Argentinian team from ITBA wins NASA's CanSat Competition in Virginia, USA.
Top Stories
Argentina announces measures to raise up to US$7 billion
On 2025-06-09, the Government announced a package of measures to raise up to US$7 billion through debt issuance, a loan with private banks, and a bond to absorb trapped pesos. The measures include eliminating 1-day LEFIs, exchanging them for LECAPs, repurchasing put options held by banks, and raising bank reserve requirements. The Finance Secretariat will auction public securities for 2025 with direct subscription in dollars starting in June for placements with terms longer than one year, with a monthly limit of US$1 billion, aiming to issue up to US$7 billion in the remainder of the year.
Priest arrested in Berazategui for aggravated sexual abuse
On 2025-06-10, a priest in Berazategui, Buenos Aires, was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual abuse due to his pastoral role.
Messi to start against Colombia in Buenos Aires
On 2025-06-10, it was reported that Lionel Messi will start in the match against Colombia in Buenos Aires, marking his first match in Argentina in 2025 before debuting in the Club World Cup with Inter Miami.
Parallel dollar market increases to $1,195 in Buenos Aires
On 2025-06-09, the parallel dollar market in Buenos Aires registered a $30 increase, reaching $1,195 for sale, $5 below the official rate at Banco Nación, as reported on 2025-06-10.
Argentinian team wins NASA's CanSat Competition
On 2025-06-09, an Argentinian team from ITBA (Buenos Aires) won the aerospace engineering world competition at NASA's CanSat Competition in Virginia, USA.
Political Pulse
Kicillof supports Cristina Kirchner amid party conflict
On 2025-06-09, Axel Kicillof, through Movimiento Derecho al Futuro, expressed support for Cristina Kirchner amidst internal conflict within the Justicialista Party and potential Supreme Court ruling rumors regarding the Vialidad case, referencing his speech in La Plata.
Cristina Kirchner announces candidacy, cites peronism concerns
On 2025-06-09, Cristina Kirchner announced her candidacy in the Province for the third electoral section. She expressed concerns that peronism may underperform in September if issues arise in their stronghold.
Suspension of DNU limiting right to strike ratified
On 2025-06-09, the Justice system ratified the suspension of the DNU that limited the right to strike. The news was published on 2025-06-10.
Cristina Kirchner arrives at PJ headquarters with crowd
Cristina Kirchner arrived at the PJ headquarters accompanied by a large crowd on 2025-06-09, according to a report published on 2025-06-10.
Entertainment Scene
Carlos Vives' tour arrives in Argentina in October
Carlos Vives' "El rock de mi pueblo" tour will arrive in Argentina in October 2025, including Buenos Aires and Córdoba, according to a report published on 2025-06-10. Carlos Vives is previewing his show at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires and the Quality Arena in Córdoba and discusses his upcoming album, childhood, life, beliefs, hobbies, and his opinions of Argentinians.
María Becerra joins Paulo Londra on stage
On an unspecified date, María Becerra joined Paulo Londra on stage at the Movistar Arena to perform "Ramen para dos", according to a report published on 2025-06-09.
Olga celebrates second anniversary at Planetario
Olga celebrated its second anniversary with an event at the Planetario de Buenos Aires. The event was hosted by Migue Granados, Nati Jota, and Lucas Fridman, and featured appearances by Damián Betular, Eial Moldavsky, and others, according to a report published on 2025-06-09.
Peso Watch
Central Bank convenes second REPO loan auction for US$2B
On 2025-06-09, the Central Bank convened the second auction of its REPO loan program with international banks, with an additional issuance of up to US$2 billion scheduled for Wednesday.
Central Bank to repurchase put contracts on Treasury securities
On 2025-06-09, the Central Bank announced it will repurchase put contracts on Treasury securities held by banks, complementing the operation carried out on July 18, 2024, with a remaining $4 trillion.
Central Bank offers Series 4 of BOPREAL to companies
On 2025-06-09, the Central Bank announced it will offer Series 4 of the BOPREAL to companies with external obligations related to debts or dividends prior to 2025, and commercial debts dated before December 12, 2023, with the first offer beginning on Wednesday, June 18.
Home Front
Cheap rentals available in La Boca, starting from $350,000
On 2025-06-09, cheap rentals were reported to be available in La Boca, CABA, with apartments without expenses starting from $350,000 per month. A studio apartment of 25 square meters on California Street, La Boca, was listed for rent at $350,000, and another studio apartment at Olavarría 714, La Boca, measuring 25 square meters, was listed for rent at $450,000.
Road Alert
Driver faces aggravated manslaughter charges in fatal accident
In San Antonio de Padua, Buenos Aires, Sebastián Ismael Calderón, 20, who caused the death of a 45-year-old motorcyclist by running a red light, is now charged with aggravated manslaughter. The victim was a Hospital Posadas employee since 2009 and a Taekwondo instructor.
Safety First
Buenos Aires Security Minister questions prosecutor in Correa case
On 2025-06-09, Buenos Aires Security Minister Javier Alonso questioned the prosecutor's decision to charge the officer with homicide in the case of Thiago Correa. On the same day, the police officer accused of Thiago Correa's death testified again.
Footballer detained after Dock Sud match incident
On 2025-06-09, following a football match incident in Dock Sud, Buenos Aires, Cristian Nahuel 'Perrito' Barrios was detained and is accused of 'abuse of weapons and threats' after allegedly retrieving a revolver from his car during the brawl where Leila García and Pablo Godoy were shot.
"Banda de los 7" attacks couple in Villa Sarmiento
On 2025-06-09, a group of armed criminals, known as the “Banda de los 7”, attacked a couple in Villa Sarmiento to steal their car. They also committed a similar robbery in Morón, threatening a couple with firearms. The news was published on 2025-06-10.
Sports Arena
Leandro Paredes potentially returning to Boca Juniors
Published on 2025-06-10, Leandro Paredes is potentially returning to Boca Juniors, with a FIFA deadline impacting the timing of the transfer.
Argentina to play Venezuela, Ecuador in Eliminatorias
Published on 2025-06-10, Argentina will play against Venezuela in Buenos Aires in September and then conclude the Eliminatorias against Ecuador in Quito.