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Article: Argentina closer to IMF aid.
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- United Press International
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- October 11, 2002
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, Oct 11, 2002 (United Press International via COMTEX)
Argentina's president said Friday a deal with the International Monetary Fund is imminent, though it is still unclear when exactly relief will come and in what amount.
"I can tell you, there will be an agreement," said Duhalde, a lame-duck president who will exit the post after elections next March. "The wheel of Argentine production is now beginning to roll."
Argentina's Finance Minister Guillermo Nielsen -- who has been in Washington talking with top IMF officials -- was scheduled to arrive back in Buenos Aires later Friday, reportedly with a draft letter of intent ...