The Central Bank sent a new shipment of gold bars to London – Diario de Rivera

New gold shipment from the BCRA to London

In recent days, images of armored trucks with the logo of the BCRA transiting the Riccheri highway towards Ezeiza, allegedly carrying gold bars bound for Londonin the continuation of the controversial move by the Government that already involved the transfer of 1,500 pieces worth approximately US$500 million.

Luis Caputo confirmed that the BCRA took gold from the reserves and sent it to London

The Government confirmed last July that The Central Bank (BCRA) sent gold bars to England. He did it Luis Caputoin an interview, and described the decision as “a very positive move by the Central Bank,” since he considered that, in this way, a return can be obtained, unlike when it is in the coffers of the financial regulator.

The news was released after the request for information made by the deputy Sergio Palace. In his letter, the legislator asked the Government and the BCRA to explain whether On June 7 and 28, trucks carrying gold from the Lumil company left to transport the gold from the BCRA vault. to Ezeiza, where the They boarded the British airline British Airways to an unknown destination, although it is assumed that it was the Bank of England.