# Government Faces $800m IMF Payment

> Argentina's government must pay $800m to IMF this week as dollar reserves dwindle.
- Title: Government Faces $800m IMF Payment · Buenos Aires Herald
- Summary: Argentina's government must pay $800m to IMF this week as dollar reserves dwindle. Argentina's government faces $800 million IMF payment this week with…
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- Source: Buenos Aires Herald — https://buenosairesherald.com/economics/government-faces-us800-million-imf-payment-eyes-central-bank-dollars
- Author: Buenos Aires Herald
- Published: 2026-11-02T14:40:29+00:00
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- Topics: imf, argentina, central bank, dollar reserves, government payment, treasury, news
## IMF Payment Due
Argentina's government faces an interest payment of around US$800 million to the International Monetary Fund on Monday.
## Limited Dollar Reserves
Treasury accounts hold only US$851 million in foreign-currency deposits at the Central Bank as of Wednesday, October 28.
## Payment Options
Economy Ministry may use dollar deposits or purchase foreign currency from Central Bank to meet the obligation.
## IMF Review Progress
IMF staff reached technical agreement on third review of Argentina's program, potentially unlocking US$900 million disbursement.
## Funds Approval Needed
IMF Executive Board approval expected in early December for the disbursement after outstanding measures are completed.
## Potential Dollar Purchase
Market players suggest Economy Ministry could purchase dollars from Central Bank to maintain liquidity in Treasury accounts.
## Key takeaway

Argentina's government faces $800 million IMF payment this week with limited dollar reserves.