Food prices skyrocketing in Argentina
Americas Now • 11m
Argentina is a major agricultural power. In 2021 the country became the world´s second largest producer of corn. It also remained in the top three main exporters of beef and soy. Authorities say Argentina produces enough food to feed 440 million people. That’s ten times its population. So why are food prices so high for locals? Joel Richards reports.
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