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Argentina cattle slaughter hits 47-year August low; consumption drops 9.5%, exports up 6.5%
La Nación (Argentina)LO·AR·about 6 hours ago
Argentine beef exports remain at record highs while domestic consumption falls to historic lows, driven by reduced consumer purchasing power. One kilogram of beef now costs more than three kilograms of chicken or two of pork, shifting local demand toward cheaper meats. This divergence highlights structural economic strain and changing consumption patterns in Argentina.