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Business● ElevatedSep 30 · Sep 30, 2026, 10:37 AM

Argentina shuns meat as purchasing plummets under Milei

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from France 24 [en] · South America

In Argentina, a nation of meat lovers par excellence, where barbecuing is a ritual central to the national identity and the steaks are among the best in the world, meat consumption has now reached an all-time low. The reason: the drastic decline in purchasing power for most Argentines since Javier Milei took office. Our reporters explain.

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