Argentina appeals U.S. court order to transfer 51% YPF stake
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 10 2025
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Source: Reuters
Argentina's Legal Appeal: Argentina is appealing a U.S. court ruling that requires the country to relinquish its 51% stake in state energy company YPF to satisfy a $16.1 billion judgment related to the 2012 takeover of YPF from Spain's Repsol.
Impact on Government: The ruling poses challenges for President Javier Milei's administration as it seeks to improve foreign currency reserves and address inflation amid a significant debt burden.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
