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Argentina’s Inflation Crept Back Up to 2.1% in July

INDEC put July inflation at 2.1%, up from 1.9% in June, with 33.8% year-on-year. Wholesale prices tell a calmer story at 0.8%.

26 August 2026 · 4 min read

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The soft-commodity squeeze from Europe, Asia, and Africa hits Latin America with both risk and opportunity. Brazil gains, Central America suffers.

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Milei-Lula Feud: Milei Calls Brazil’s Lula ‘Thief’ Again

Argentina's Javier Milei again called Brazil's Lula a thief and corrupt in a TV interview, deepening...

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