Published Sep 24, 2026, 6:28 AM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source

Poverty rate tests Argentina's Milei ahead of election

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Overflowing soup kitchens, a resurgence of cash-free barter clubs and families taking out short-term loans for groceries are highlighting growing social strains ​in Argentina, as economists expect official data on Thursday to show the first increase in poverty since President Javier Milei brought inflation under control.