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  "title": "IMF Statement on Negotiations with Argentina",
  "publication": "IMF News, June 4, 2018",
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  "summary": "IMF staff and the Argentine authorities have been engaged in a very constructive and close dialogue in response to the authorities’ request for financial support for their economic plan. Talks are well advanced.",
  "publishDate": "2018-06-04",
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    {
      "heading": "Summary of Engagement",
      "content": "- Press Release No. 18/216\n- Date: June 4, 2018\n- IMF staff and the Argentine authorities \"have been engaged in a very constructive and close dialogue in response to the authorities’ request for financial support for their economic plan.\"\n- \"Talks are well advanced.\""
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    {
      "heading": "Key Messages",
      "content": "- The program will be \"driven by the Argentine government’s priorities.\"\n- Particular focus areas stated:\n  - \"protecting the most vulnerable,\"\n  - \"strengthening the local economy in light of the recent financial market turbulence.\""
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      "heading": "Operational details and contacts",
      "content": "- Statement made by: Mr. Alejandro Werner, the IMF’s Director of the Western Hemisphere department.\n- IMF Communications Department — MEDIA RELATIONS\n- PRESS OFFICER: Raphael Anspach\n- Phone: +1 202 623-7100\n- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org\n\nSource: IMF press release (Press Release No. 18/216), June 4, 2018.\n\n---\n\n\n References\n\n- Argentina and the IMF\n- Press Releases\n- PRESS CENTER\n- https://www.imf.org/en/home\n\nSource: https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2018/06/04/pr18216-argentina-imf-statement-on-negotiations-with-argentina"
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    "\"Talks are well advanced.\"",
    "The program will be \"driven by the Argentine government’s priorities.\"",
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    "Statement made by: Mr. Alejandro Werner, the IMF’s Director of the Western Hemisphere department.",
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    "PRESS OFFICER: Raphael Anspach",
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