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    U.S. dollar under strain: Argentina embraces yuan by making payment to IMF

    U.S. dollar under strain: Argentina embraces yuan by making payment to IMF

    The U.S. dollar, which has held the position of the dominant global reserve currency since 1945, is facing increasing pressure as nations seek alternative options.

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    In a move that highlights the growing trend of dedollarization, Argentina has made a significant loan repayment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) using the Chinese yuan and special-drawing rights (SDRs) instead of the U.S. dollar. The payment, which amounted to approximately $2.7bn, marks the first time Argentina has made a loan repayment without using dollars.

    The decision to use yuan and SDRs instead of dollars was motivated by Argentina's desire to preserve its dwindling dollar reserves in the Argentinian Central Bank's coffers. The country is currently grappling with a severe economic and debt crisis, and the use of alternative currencies is seen as a means to stabilize the situation.

    Argentina has been exploring various avenues to mitigate its economic challenges, including signing a $19bn currency swap agreement with China in April. This move was prompted by plummeting agricultural exports caused by an unprecedented drought, which has already caused $20bn in damage to the economy.

    The roots of Argentina's crisis can be traced back to the nation's debt of $44bn restructuring agreement with the IMF in 2022. Former president Mauricio Macri's administration secured a $57bn loan from the IMF in 2018. However, his successor, president Alberto Fernandez, criticized the borrowing as "reckless" and "toxic and irresponsible." Upon assuming office in 2019, Fernandez requested the IMF to delay the transfer of the remaining loan amount, citing a shortage of dollars in the country's reserves.

    Argentina's economic crisis has had severe repercussions, with inflation surpassing 110% and poverty affecting 40% of the population. Despite these challenges, the country's GDP continues to grow, showing a 1.3% year-on-year increase in the first quarter of 2023. However, international reserves have dwindled to approximately $28bn, their lowest level since 2016.

    To address the economic downturn, a delegation from Argentina's Economy Ministry is set to travel to Washington in the coming days to continue negotiations with the IMF. The government is actively seeking solutions to climb out of the crisis and stabilize the economy.

    In a recent development, Argentina's Central Bank announced that retail banks would be permitted to offer accounts denominated in yuan. This move reflects the country's increasing interest in the Chinese currency as an alternative to the U.S. dollar.

    Photo: Mediabank

    Argentina's efforts to diversify its financial relationships have also led to its application for membership in the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) group. Moreover, there have been reports that Buenos Aires may become eligible to join the BRICS Development Bank as early as August, pending discussions in South Africa. The BRICS bloc is known to be exploring the creation of a new currency that could potentially challenge the dominance of the U.S. dollar in global trade.

    As Argentina looks toward the future, its citizens are preparing for a pivotal moment in the country's political landscape. In October 2023, presidential and legislative elections will take place, with president Fernandez indicating that he will not seek a second term. Primary elections are scheduled for August, and Economy Minister Sergio Massa is currently one of the two declared candidates from the ruling Peronist Union for the Homeland coalition, which was founded by Massa and former resident Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in June.

    The use of yuan and SDRs for the IMF payment underscores the accelerating dedollarization trend, as countries seek alternatives to the U.S. dollar amid concerns about Washington's use of its financial power for geopolitical purposes. 

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