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Argentina s peso drops against dollar amid fresh US backing

Argentina s peso has been fluctuating wildly ahead of next week s midterm elections next week, disrupting the savings and spending plans of locals who fear an imminent devaluation. Leer más

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Argentina’s peso could tumble post-election, warns Morgan Stanley

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Argentine officials say US$20bn currency swap could be agreed before midterms

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Diego Santilli, Milei’s last-minute substitute, tries to clear ballot confusion

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Argentina’s peso falls after US Treasury intervenes again

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