President Javier Milei has set January 1, 2026, as the date to lift Argentina’s currency controls, known as cepo. This move could happen sooner with IMF support and disbursements in 2025. Milei’s announcement marks a pivotal moment in Argentina’s economic transformation under his libertarian leadership. Currency controls, in place since 2019, have constrained Argentina‘s economy by limiting access to U.S. dollars and creating multiple exchange rates.
February 4, 2025
SOURCE: RIO TIMES
Argentina’s Bold Plan to End Currency Controls by 2026