Argentina is on track to significantly increase its foreign exchange earnings and bolster the Central Bank’s reserves in 2024, thanks to its energy sector. After facing a $4.4 billion deficit in 2022, the nation balanced its energy trade in 2023. Now, it’s projected to achieve a $4 billion surplus, marking a 20-year high. The boost […]
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