Argentina achieves stunning $888M trade surplus under Milei; Inflation plummets to 2.7% from 25.5%!

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Argentina reported a remarkable $888 million trade surplus in October 2024, a sharp recovery from a $442 million deficit the previous year. Exports surged by 30%, led by agriculture and manufacturing, while imports rose modestly by 4.9%.

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This economic turnaround is widely attributed to President Javier Milei’s libertarian policies, which include cutting government spending and eliminating bureaucratic barriers, creating a more favorable business environment.

Inflation, which stood at a staggering 25.5% when Milei took office in December 2023, has steadily declined since. Monthly inflation rates are now as follows:

  • January: 20.6%
  • February: 13.9%
  • March: 11%
  • April: 8.8%
  • May: 4.2%
  • June: 4.6%
  • July: 4%
  • August: 4.2%
  • September: 3.5%
  • October: 2.7%
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This consistent decline reflects the effectiveness of Milei’s reforms in stabilizing the country’s economy.

 

Sources:
https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/technology/3164743-argentinas-trade-surplus-hits-888-million-in-october

https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2024-11-12/argentinas-monthly-inflation-drops-to-2-7-the-lowest-level-in-three-years