10-15-2021

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Argentina Seeks Pre-Election Price Freeze on Over 1,000 Goods

The Argentine government aims to extend a price control program to 1,247 household goods in its latest attempt to recover ground with the voter base ahead of a midterm election next month.

Argentina inflation spikes sharply despite battle to curb prices

Argentina's inflation rate spiked back up to a higher-than-expected 3.5% in September after months of declines, heaping pressure on the Peronist government as it looks to keep prices down ahead of key midterm elections in November.