Argentina
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Latin America's development gains under threat as one in four live in poverty, UN report finds
UNDP warns of stagnation and rising vulnerability across the region amid "overlapping crises".
Extreme poverty falling steadily – OWID
To track progress towards ending extreme poverty, the United Nations relies on World Bank estimates of the number of people living below a poverty threshold called the “International Poverty Line” (IPL), Our World in Data (OWID) reports.
IMF gives guarded nod to Argentina's currency interventions
The IMF has signalled cautious backing for Argentina's recent foreign exchange market interventions whilst urging greater transparency in currency management, as President Milei faces mounting political pressure.
President Javier Milei confirms date to announce Argentina's 2026 budget
Argentina's president will give a speech on September 15 evening, hours before the mandated budget deadline, which could imperil his cost-cutting administration.
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IMF maintains support for Argentine government despite Milei's electoral blow
The International Monetary Fund has maintained its public support for Argentina's economic programme despite President Javier Milei's significant electoral defeat in Buenos Aires province.