How Argentina’s lock law caused debt debacle Zoe Thomas July 14, 2014 X LinkedIn Email Show more sharing options Copy Link URLCopied! Print X LinkedIn Email The country's 2005 lock law which prohibits the government from paying holdout creditors has brought the country to the edge of default once again Unlock this content. The content you are trying to view is exclusive to our subscribers. To unlock this content: Take a Free Trial or Login