Staunch libertarian Javier Milei has implemented a range of austerity measures since taking office. His government blamed previous administrations for the dire economic situation.

The poverty rate in Argentina reached 52.9% during the first six months of Javier Milei’s government, the national statistics agency reported on Thursday.

It marks the highest poverty rate since 2003, and a 11.2% increase compared to the second half of 2023.

The number of people living in extreme poverty grew by 3 million during the first half of 2024, according to the report.

The statistics agency calculates poverty by comparing household income with the cost of a basic basket of goods, which amounts to around $240 (€215).

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    the wealth redistribution he wants will see everyone’s money go to a few people.

    And that’s the opposite of what is necessary, everybody has to be part of it, and the rich have to carry the bigger burden.
    What he is doing is based on flawed logic, that the wealthy are the ones that build the economy, which the evidence shows isn’t true.

    I’m wondering why the people elected him? Did they only have 2 options like USA?