Argentina’s private sector witnessed the sharpest wage decline in nearly 30 years due to the peso’s significant devaluation under President Javier Milei, reports indicate. This significant financial shift highlights the immediate impact of Milei’s economic strategies, as detailed by government findings. In December, inflation-adjusted salaries dropped by 11%, the steepest monthly decline in 29 years […]
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