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Argentina poverty rate falls to 28.2%, supporting Milei administration claims
Official INDEC data shows Argentina's poverty rate declined to 28.2% in H2 2025, with extreme poverty at 6.3% (1.9M people). The reduction provides statistical support for President Milei's economic reform narrative, though baseline poverty levels remain elevated. Data credibility depends on INDEC methodology consistency and potential political influence on official statistics.