In December 2023, Argentina grappled with a severe inflation crisis, witnessing a monthly rate close to 30%. This rate was the highest the country had seen in over three decades. Over the year, inflation surpassed 200%, driven mainly by the peso’s significant devaluation and the removal of price controls. The peso’s official exchange rate nearly […]
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