This Tuesday marked a significant surge in the parallel dollar’s value in Argentina, continuing its upward trajectory for the third straight day. The rate hit 1,035 pesos per unit at major exchange houses, a peak not seen since March. Locally termed the “blue dollar,” this unofficial rate ascended by 20 pesos, a 2 percent increase […]
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