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Argentina subsidies exhaust annual budget allocation in eight months
BAE NegociosLO·AR·about 15 hours ago
Argentina's government enacted a law reducing the scope of subsidies for cold zones, approved in late September with 38 affirmative votes. The change narrows eligibility for energy subsidies in cold regions, likely raising costs for affected consumers. This marks a policy shift toward fiscal consolidation, but details on implementation and impact remain unclear.