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Argentina’s Economy Shows Deep Sectoral Divide as Extractive Industries Grow and Manufacturing Contracts

Official data from the INDEC statistics bureau reveals a structural shift in the Argentine economy, with robust growth in agriculture, mining, and financial services contrasting against severe contractions in manufacturing and retail that have seen over 30,000 companies close since the current administration took office.
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Government Approves $3 Billion Vaca Muerta Sur Pipeline to Ease Shale Oil Export Bottlenecks

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Argentine Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Reforms to Central Bank Appointment and Removal Process

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Argentina’s Economic Activity Contracted by 2.9% in July Amid Persistent Poverty Pressures

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President Javier Milei Negotiates $7 Billion Infrastructure Credit During UN General Assembly Visit

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Federal Government Modernizes State Auditing to Meet International Transparency Standards

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