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Argentina Experiences 12.4% Monthly Inflation Spike Ahead of Presidential Elections

by Richie
09/13/2023
in Economic Indicators, Global Trade

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Argentina’s inflation rate hit a significant high in August 2023, with consumer prices soaring by 12.4% compared to the previous month, marking the highest monthly increase since February 1991. This surge brings the country’s annual inflation rate to 124.4%, as reported by the INDEC statistics agency. The timing of this inflation spike is critical, as it occurs just before the presidential election scheduled for October 22.

The sharp rise in consumer prices places the current ruling centre-left coalition in a challenging position. For years, Argentina has been grappling with escalating inflation rates, but August’s double-digit increase is the first in over two decades and is anticipated to continue into September.

Economy Minister Sergio Massa, a key figure in the ruling coalition, faces the daunting task of convincing voters amidst these economic challenges. In contrast, Javier Milei, a right-wing populist and self-proclaimed “anarcho-capitalist,” leads in the polls following a strong showing in the national primaries.

Opposition leaders have been quick to comment on the situation. Patricia Bullrich, a presidential candidate, attributed the inflation crisis to Massa’s economic policies.

Recent polls indicate Milei as the frontrunner, with Massa and Bullrich trailing. The inflation surge is partly attributed to the government’s decision to devalue the peso by nearly 20% after the August primaries, which directly impacted consumer prices.

Food items, particularly beef, experienced significant price hikes in August, rising by 15.6% from July. Some beef cuts saw price increases of up to 40%. Analysts suggest the real impact on retail prices might be even higher, with beef prices rising between 40% to 70% since July due to various market factors.

The effect of these price increases is evident among consumers like Mariela Suchowieski, who notes a significant change in her dietary choices due to the soaring costs of essentials like beef.

Milei’s rally in La Plata drew a large crowd, with supporters expressing their frustration with the current economic policies. Milei has proposed adopting the US dollar as Argentina’s official currency to combat inflation, a stance that resonates with many Argentinians facing economic hardship.

The government, led by Massa, has introduced measures to improve salary purchasing power, but these efforts face skepticism amid widespread public dissatisfaction. As a presidential candidate and minister, Massa is challenged to balance his current role’s limitations with the promise of effective solutions if elected president.

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