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Argentina Economy Grows 5.1% in First Half as Domestic Sectors Struggle

Argentina’s economy expanded 5.1% in the first half of 2026, led by agriculture, mining and energy exports, while manufacturing, construction and retail recorded double-digit contractions.
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