
The Argentine government announced today a sweeping overhaul of its foreign exchange regime, set to take effect on Monday, including the end of currency controls and the introduction of a managed float within a fixed exchange rate band. For the first time in six years, individuals will be allowed to purchase US dollars freely at the official rate, as the government abolishes the long-standing “cepo cambiario” that had capped monthly purchases at $200.
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