Argentina imposes foreign currency controls

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New controls on dollar purchases began today in Argentina.

Sales of foreign currency through ATMS, internet banking and phone banking are suspended until further notice, reports the Buenos Aires Herald.

Banks and exchange houses will have to clear all transactions with the tax agency.

The measures are intended to limit money laundering and to contain the deflationary pressures on the peso.

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