Argentina Shoe Industry Declares Emergency as Production Plunges 24.8%

Argentine shoe manufacturers report a 24.8% drop in production and a 43% loss of registered employment since end-2023, with over 200 establishments closed. Industry calls for government action and plans mobilization on November 19. The decline reflects broader economic contraction and weak domestic demand, though specific policy drivers remain unspecified.

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