Argentina has doubled down on its bet that Venezuela will be the main financier of the country, anointing it as a partner in an imminent venture into the international markets. Both countries would prepare a security called “Bono del Sur” – which operators have already dubbed Bosur – in about 60 days, which will be issued in the United States and Europe during the last quarter of 2006. The issue will be used to finance infrastructure projects in one or both countries, as well as other enterprises. In addition, if the venture is successful, Argentina and Venezuela plan to expand the joint financing by creating a common bank for countries in the region.