The unofficial dollar rate, known as the “blue dollar,” reached a new nominal record of US$566 for purchase and US$571 for sale in Buenos Aires, a rise of US$11 compared to the previous close. This increase pushed the gap with the official exchange rate above 104%. The dollar’s latest jumps come after a nearly 11% […]
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