U.S. appeals court overturns $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina in YPF case
The Facts
- The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina in the YPF case.
- The case stems from Argentina's 2012 nationalization of the oil company YPF.
- The lower-court judgment had been issued by U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska.
- The appeals court sent the case back to the lower court for further proceedings.
- President Javier Milei publicly celebrated the ruling as a major victory for Argentina.
- Burford Capital and other plaintiffs said they were considering further legal steps after the ruling.
- Shares of YPF rose after the ruling, while Burford Capital's shares fell sharply.
Context
What was the original judgment against Argentina?
A lower court had ordered Argentina to pay more than $16 billion, plus interest in some accounts, to former YPF shareholders over losses tied to the 2012 nationalization El Cronista,Reuters,La Nacion.
Does the appeals ruling end the case completely?
No. The appeals court overturned the judgment and sent the matter back to the lower court, and sources say the plaintiffs may still seek review by the U.S. Supreme Court El Cronista,EL PAÍS,La Nacion.
Who reacted publicly to the decision?
Milei praised the ruling on social media and in public remarks, while Burford Capital said it was weighing options including further appeals and international arbitration Daily Mail,EL PAÍS,La Nacion,Yahoo! Finance.
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