Argentina's economic crisis drives 250% food price increase, leading to increased scavenging and growing poverty.
Argentina's worst economic crisis in decades is driving up food prices over 250%, causing increased scavenging as people struggle to find food. The new government, led by libertarian Javier Milei, has implemented tough austerity measures to combat triple-digit inflation, but this has put significant pressure on citizens. As poverty nears 60% (from 40% a year earlier), anger is growing and people are tightening their belts to survive.
March 12, 2024
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