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IMF Chief to Visit Vaca Muerta as Argentina Highlights Energy Strategy

The Economy Ministry confirmed that IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will visit the Vaca Muerta shale basin alongside Economy Minister Luis Caputo, underscoring the importance of energy exports to Argentina's economic strategy.
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