LIMA: The race to lead the International Monetary Fund (IMF) intensified on Monday as France and Germany reached a tentative deal to back Frenchman Jean Lemierre, a pact sources said has Washington's blessing.
Spain's outgoing Economy Minister Rodrigo Rato had been the front-runner until now, but France has been lukewarm on the Spaniard. Rato, speaking here on Monday, seemed equally willing to take the job or to back another European candidate.
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