U.S. Support for Argentina Sparks Concerns Over Debt and Regional Stability
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The U.S. government, through Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, is supporting Argentina's President Javier Milei with financial tools like a swap line to promote economic stability and regional influence, viewing Argentina as a beacon for positive change in South America, despite market skepticism and economic challenges.
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