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World Bank optimism on Argentina may be premature
The World Bank is predicting strong growth in 2025 and 2026 after a sharp contraction this year
ArgentinaRevised Argentina reform points to greater pragmatism
The government is presenting a new omnibus reform to replace the 600-article version that failed in February
ArgentinaRising Argentina poverty brings long-term challenges
Urban poverty rose from 40.1% in the first half of 2023 to 41.7% in the second, with indigence up from 9.3% to 11.9%
ArgentinaStagflation will drive increasing Argentine poverty
Urban poverty rates rose sharply in the second half of 2023, in particular during the final quarter
ArgentinaRights protests point to wider malaise in Argentina
Mass protests were held yesterday on the anniversary of the 1976 coup after the government denied human rights crimes
ArgentinaArgentina's slump will deepen after 2023 contraction
GDP contracted by 1.6% in 2023, and the recession is expected to deepen this year despite likely recovery in agriculture
ArgentinaEarly Argentine economic successes are unsustainable
Initial government success in cutting spending and lowering inflation will not be maintained as the economy declines
ArgentinaNew reverse points to more Argentina reform obstacles
The president's wide-ranging emergency decree was rejected by the Senate yesterday
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