The 4% fall in April — the ninth straight monthly drop — is leaving less margins for cuts to public spending
Economics
A shrinking labor force, falling real wages, and a battered minimum pension are reshaping Argentina’s job market under Milei
Government wants to slash the weather service. Can it function with 30% less staff?
The government has announced plans to cut 240 posts at the National Meteorological Service. Workers warn flights and emergency alerts will be affected
Milei said job creation has surpassed lost employment. Here’s what the numbers show
The president celebrated the rise of informal work, but some economists say that the drop in formal employment is still worrisome
The Brazilian president said the long-delayed agreement was won through ‘iron, sweat, and blood’ as gradual implementation began on May 1
US Congress report suggests legislation to limit bailouts like Argentina’s
The brief stated that the assistance has ‘raised questions’ regarding how certain funds are used
March brought the first annual industrial gain after months of contraction, though weak demand and patchy sector performance cloud the outlook
Economic activity dropped by 2.6% month-over-month in February, the worst fall since December 2023
Argentine companies replace manufacturing with importing — with huge profit margins
A report said that a leading company is selling a folding chair it imports at almost eight times its cost