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Milei Lands in Washington for 36-Hour Visit

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October 14, 2026 — 21:30 BRT
IBOV
206,505.98
-0.18%
IPSA
10,966.21
-0.49%
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66,965.15
+0.33%
MERVAL
2,854,566
-0.51%
COLCAP
2,574.25
+0.15%
BVL PERÚ
60,511.74
-1.95%
USD/BRL
5.16
+0.01%
USD/MXN
17.06
-0.24%
USD/CLP
913.98
+0.04%
USD/COP
3,140
+0.03%
USD/PEN
3.36
-0.66%
USD/ARS
1,493
+0.10%
USD/UYU
40.27
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5,939
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USD/BOB
11.64
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58.34
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October 14, 2026 — 21:30 BRT
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206,505.98
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IPSA
10,966.21
-0.49%
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3.36
-0.66%
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1,493
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40.27
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5,939
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11.64
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58.34
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