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22 de octubre de 2025

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El Secretario del Tesoro, Scott Bessent, justificó el acuerdo de intercambio de divisas por 20 mil millones de dólares con Argentina como esencial para la seguridad nacional y la estabilidad financiera global, a pesar del cierre del gobierno de EE.UU. en curso.

El Secretario del Tesoro, Scott Bessent, ha defendido la decisión del Departamento del Tesoro de EE.UU. de finalizar un acuerdo de intercambio de divisas por 20 mil millones de dólares con Argentina durante el cierre del gobierno en curso, describiendo la medida como "crítica para la misión" en términos de seguridad nacional y estabilidad financiera global.

El acuerdo de intercambio de divisas permite al banco central de Argentina cambiar pesos por dólares estadounidenses, con el objetivo de estabilizar los mercados financieros del país mediante el aumento de la liquidez.

Esta decisión ha enfrentado críticas por parte de varios legisladores estadounidenses. La senadora Elizabeth Warren, miembro principal del Comité Bancario del Senado, cuestionó la lógica de avanzar con ayuda extranjera durante un período en que las operaciones federales están limitadas. En respuesta, Bessent enfatizó la necesidad de priorizar los esfuerzos esenciales para los deberes constitucionales del Presidente, incluyendo el mantenimiento de la estabilidad financiera global.

Además, el congresista David Scott y otros miembros del Comité de Servicios Financieros de la Cámara expresaron preocupaciones sobre los posibles riesgos para los contribuyentes estadounidenses. Criticaron el uso por parte del Tesoro del Fondo de Estabilización de Cambios para este propósito, destacando la historia de mala gestión fiscal de Argentina y la falta de salvaguardas económicas claras en el acuerdo.

A pesar de la controversia, Bessent sostiene que el intercambio de divisas es una medida estratégica para apoyar a un aliado clave y prevenir una mayor inestabilidad económica en la región.

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El Tesoro de EE.UU. Inicia un Apoyo Financiero de 20 Mil Millones de Dólares para Argentina

10 de octubre de 2025 • BBC

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has defended the U.S. Treasury Department's decision to finalize a $20 billion currency swap agreement with Argentina during the ongoing government shutdown, describing the move as 'mission-critical' for national security and global financial stability.

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The currency swap arrangement allows Argentina's central bank to exchange pesos for U.S. dollars, aiming to stabilize the nation's financial markets by enhancing liquidity.

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This decision has faced criticism from several U.S. lawmakers.

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Senator Elizabeth Warren, the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee, questioned the rationale behind advancing foreign aid during a period when federal operations are limited.

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In response, Bessent emphasized the necessity of prioritizing efforts essential to the President's constitutional duties, including maintaining global financial stability.

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Additionally, Congressman David Scott and other members of the House Financial Services Committee expressed concerns over the potential risks to U.S. taxpayers.

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They criticized the Treasury's use of the Exchange Stabilization Fund for this purpose, highlighting Argentina's history of fiscal mismanagement and the lack of clear economic safeguards in the agreement.

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Despite the controversy, Bessent maintains that the currency swap is a strategic measure to support a key ally and prevent further economic instability in the region.

El Secretario del Tesoro Bessent Defiende la Ayuda de 20 Mil Millones de Dólares a Argentina en Medio del Cierre del Gobierno de EE.UU.

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El Tesoro de EE.UU. Inicia un Apoyo Financiero de 20 Mil Millones de Dólares para Argentina

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has defended the U.S. Treasury Department's decision to finalize a $20 billion currency swap agreement with Argentina during the ongoing government shutdown, describing the move as 'mission-critical' for national security and global financial stability.

The currency swap arrangement allows Argentina's central bank to exchange pesos for U.S. dollars, aiming to stabilize the nation's financial markets by enhancing liquidity.

This decision has faced criticism from several U.S. lawmakers.

Senator Elizabeth Warren, the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee, questioned the rationale behind advancing foreign aid during a period when federal operations are limited.

In response, Bessent emphasized the necessity of prioritizing efforts essential to the President's constitutional duties, including maintaining global financial stability.

Additionally, Congressman David Scott and other members of the House Financial Services Committee expressed concerns over the potential risks to U.S. taxpayers.

They criticized the Treasury's use of the Exchange Stabilization Fund for this purpose, highlighting Argentina's history of fiscal mismanagement and the lack of clear economic safeguards in the agreement.

Despite the controversy, Bessent maintains that the currency swap is a strategic measure to support a key ally and prevent further economic instability in the region.

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El Tesoro de EE.UU. Inicia un Apoyo Financiero de 20 Mil Millones de Dólares para Argentina

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has defended the U.S. Treasury Department's decision to finalize a $20 billion currency swap agreement with Argentina during the ongoing government shutdown, describing the move as 'mission-critical' for national security and global financial stability.

The currency swap arrangement allows Argentina's central bank to exchange pesos for U.S. dollars, aiming to stabilize the nation's financial markets by enhancing liquidity.

This decision has faced criticism from several U.S. lawmakers.

Senator Elizabeth Warren, the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee, questioned the rationale behind advancing foreign aid during a period when federal operations are limited.

In response, Bessent emphasized the necessity of prioritizing efforts essential to the President's constitutional duties, including maintaining global financial stability.

Additionally, Congressman David Scott and other members of the House Financial Services Committee expressed concerns over the potential risks to U.S. taxpayers.

They criticized the Treasury's use of the Exchange Stabilization Fund for this purpose, highlighting Argentina's history of fiscal mismanagement and the lack of clear economic safeguards in the agreement.

Despite the controversy, Bessent maintains that the currency swap is a strategic measure to support a key ally and prevent further economic instability in the region.

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