Argentina, with Economy Minister Luis Caputo’s announcement, initiates a substantial economic reset, paving the way for significant transformations. These aim to address the country’s deepening economic woes. Peso’s Steep Devaluation The government plans to devalue the peso by over 50%, fixing it at 800 per dollar. This move targets Argentina’s severe economic challenges, particularly its […]
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