US court delays turnover of Argentina's 51% YPF stake
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 14 2025
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Source: Reuters
Court Ruling on Argentina's YPF Stake: A U.S. judge has temporarily halted the enforcement of an order requiring Argentina to relinquish its 51% stake in oil and gas company YPF, which was intended to partially satisfy a $16.1 billion court judgment. The deadline for turnover has been extended to July 17 to allow for an appeal.
Economic Implications for Argentina: Argentine President Javier Milei is facing challenges with soaring inflation and heavy debt, arguing that turning over the YPF shares could destabilize the economy and harm national sovereignty, while litigation funder Burford Capital seeks damages from Argentina's past seizure of the stake.
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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.
