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Argentina's Debt Debate Exposed | Argentina News
In Argentina, a fiery debate erupted over debt defaults after a researcher’s data analysis—backed by the president—claimed fintechs like Mercado Pago were performing well, countering accusations of predatory lending. But while the data was real, its presentation sparked controversy, as critics say it was misrepresented to defend high-interest rates, which are up to four times higher than traditional banks. The deeper issue? Public financial data is buried in complex spreadsheets, making it inaccessible to ordinary citizens. Journalists are now building tools to simplify this info, empowering…
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