In May 2024, Argentina reached a significant financial milestone by achieving its largest monthly primary surplus in recent history. The country reported a primary surplus of 2.33 trillion pesos ($2.57 billion) and a financial surplus of 1.18 trillion pesos. Importantly, this achievement highlights the effectiveness of President Javier Milei’s stringent fiscal policies. President Milei has […]
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