POLITICS & ECONOMY Government dismisses responsibility for jump in poverty rate 27-09-2024 19:44 Government officials point finger at “20 years of populism and destruction” after INDEC reveals poverty rate rose to 52.9 percent in the first half of the year.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentina’s poverty rate has risen to 44.7%, says UCA body 05-12-2023 23:12 Latest study by UCA’s social debt observatory says that without welfare programmes, poverty would affect 49% of the population; Extreme poverty has risen 9.6%, finds report.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS More than 40% of Argentines living in poverty, official data shows 27-09-2023 16:36 Data from INDEC national statistics bureau reveals approximately 18.6 million Argentines are now considered poor, with 4.3 million destitute; Poverty affected 40.1% in first half of year; Experts warn figure likely to soar even higher in future given post-PASO devaluation of peso and soaring price hikes.
POVERTY Shock as homeless family’s baby dies on Casa Rosada’s doorstep 31-03-2023 11:23 The devastating consequences of poverty in Argentina were brought home on Friday when a homeless family's three-month-old baby died just metres from the Casa Rosada's door.
UNICEF REPORT Argentina’s children: the poorest of the nation’s poor 31-03-2023 10:40 Who are the almost seven million children and adolescents living in poverty in our country? Where do they live? And how? A report from UNICEF gives voice without access to drinking water, decent housing or education. by Sabrina Chemen
POLITICS Government offers food bonus to destitute as price crisis bites 20-10-2022 23:32 Sergio Massa, Fernanda Raverta confirm adults without income will be eligible for 45,000-peso bonus to help meet nutritional needs amid deepening inflation crisis.