The positive implications of Argentina's declining government debt burden in terms of GDP continue to be offset by the country's high inflation rate and limited access to financing. As a result, we affirmed our 'B' unsolicited foreign and local currency ratings and raAA national scale rating on Argentina. The outlook is stable. BUENOS AIRES (Standard&Poor's) Sept. 12, 2011--Standard&Poor's Rating Services today said that it affirmed its 'B' unsolicited foreign and local currency sovereign ratings and its raAA national scale rating on the Republic of Argentina. Standard&Poor's also said that it maintains its 'B' transfer and convertibility assessment (T&C) on Argentina. The outlook is stable. The ratings are constrained by the government's limited access to
