Argentina Faces Economic Crisis Ahead of Elections as Inflation Soars, Currency Falters
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Inflation is at 138% and rising, putting Argentina's economy in crisis ahead of elections
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Peso currency shackled by capital controls; candidates pledge to undo them if elected
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Central bank reserves near lowest level since 2016, threatening debt payments
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Economy set to shrink 2.8% this year, sharpening poverty levels
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Argentina has potential growth assets in grains, shale gas and lithium, but must seize the opportunity
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