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Milei Budget Signals Fiscal Pause Ahead of 2027 Re-Election Bid
Buenos Aires Times·AR·about 6 hours ago
Argentina's 2027 budget proposal projects a 5.7% real increase in total spending versus 2026, but remains 26.5% below 2023 levels, indicating continued fiscal consolidation. Sectoral allocations are not specified in the item, leaving uncertainty about which areas will see increased investment. The budget signals a gradual easing of austerity while maintaining overall restraint.