Sergio Massa, Argentina’s Economy Minister, attributed the country’s 12.4% inflation rate in August to IMF policies, including the devaluation of the peso. Massa spoke at a meeting in Buenos Aires. He announced an investment package of 4.8 billion pesos ($13.7 million) for industrial parks. He said a strong peso and more exports could fight inflation. […]
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