Argentina poverty rate jumps 4.6 pts within semester, Q2 spike

Argentina's poverty rate rose 4.6 percentage points between Q1 and Q2 of 2026, on top of a year-on-year increase, signaling accelerating economic distress. The intra-semester deterioration suggests policy or external shocks are deepening hardship, with implications for consumption, social stability, and fiscal pressure. Data is from BAE Negocios, a business outlet; official methodology and seasonality are not detailed.