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Argentina Central Bank Reports Recovery in Foreign Direct Investment Led by Energy and Mining

The Central Bank reports that foreign direct investment recovered in the second quarter, with energy, mining and technology accounting for most new external capital commitments as investors respond to improved legal protections and changing perceptions of sovereign risk.
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