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Macri withdrawal may favour Argentina opposition win
Former President Mauricio Macri withdrew from the race for a presidential nomination yesterday
ArgentinaArgentina's growth slowdown will persist this year
GDP expanded by 5.2% last year, but contracted quarter-on-quarter in October-December
ArgentinaBonds move offers only short-term respite in Argentina
The government is to oblige state entities to sell their dollar-denominated holdings for new peso instruments
ArgentinaElections will limit inflation options in Argentina
Year-on-year inflation surpassed the 100% barrier in February
ArgentinaDrought may undermine industrial output in Argentina
Industrial output rose strongly in early 2023, notably in the key automotive sector
ArgentinaRosario crime will become Argentina election headache
President Alberto Fernandez has announced the deployment of troops to combat drug trafficking in the city of Rosario
ArgentinaDomestic debt will haunt new Argentine government
A new domestic debt rollover will push back around USD50bn in maturities until a new government is in office
ArgentinaMessi threat highlights cartel concerns in Argentina
An attack on the family of footballer Lionel Messi in Rosario has renewed attention on drug trafficking in the city
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