Argentina’s President Javier Milei has unveiled plans to adopt a flexible exchange rate system after lifting capital controls. This move aims to stabilize the economy and regain access to international capital markets. Milei, who took office in December 2023, inherited an economy with over 200% annual inflation and depleted central bank reserves. His administration pledges […]
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