1.   But the International Monetary Fund had harshly criticized the dual exchange rate, signaling that it must be eliminated if Argentina wished to receive emergency bailout aid.

2.   Economy Minister Roberto Lavagna was to meet in Washington on Wednesday with officials of the International Monetary Fund in hopes of a resumption of bailout aid for the country.

3.   Meanwhile, Economy Minister Roberto Lavagna was scheduled to meet later Wednesday in Washington with officials of the International Monetary Fund in hopes of a resumption of bailout aid.

4.   On Wednesday, Economy Minister Roberto Lavagna was scheduled to in Washington with officials of the International Monetary Fund in hopes of a resumption of bailout aid.

5.   On Wednesday, Economy Minister Roberto Lavagna was scheduled to meet International Monetary Fund officials Wednesday in hopes of a resumption of bailout aid.

6.   Remes Lenicov came away empty-handed from Washington last weekend in attempts to wring new bailout aid from the International Monetary Fund.

7.   The International Monetary Fund had harshly criticized the dual exchange rate, signaling that it must be eliminated if Argentina wished to receive emergency bailout aid.

8.   The International Monetary Fund had harshly criticized the dual exchange rate, signaling that it wanted it eliminated if Argentina wished to receive emergency bailout aid.