Argentina's Economy John Ydstie talks with Larry Rohter of The New York Times about the closing of banks and foreign exchange markets in Argentina. The Argentine Central Bank ordered an indefinite halt to foreign exchange and banking transactions on Friday, preventing people from withdrawing money from their accounts, while the government devises a plan to stop the hemorrhaging of money from the country's financial institutions.

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Argentina's Economy

April 22, 200212:00 AM ET

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John Ydstie talks with Larry Rohter of The New York Times about the closing of banks and foreign exchange markets in Argentina. The Argentine Central Bank ordered an indefinite halt to foreign exchange and banking transactions on Friday, preventing people from withdrawing money from their accounts, while the government devises a plan to stop the hemorrhaging of money from the country's financial institutions.