The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts a challenging year for Argentina in 2024, with the economy expected to contract by 2.8%. This forecast marks a significant revision from earlier predictions of growth, highlighting a deeper-than-anticipated downturn. However, the IMF also projects a rebound to 5% growth in 2025, signaling a potential recovery phase. The expected […]
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