Argentina footwear industry crisis: 150 factories closed, 10k jobs lost

The president of Argentina's Chamber of the Footwear Industry reports that over 150 factories have closed and nearly 10,000 jobs lost in two years, citing falling consumption and rising imports. The claim is an industry representative's assessment, not yet independently verified. This signals deepening strain in Argentina's manufacturing sector amid economic downturn and import competition.

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