Argentines pessimistic about economy, political system leading up to election
There is widespread, consistent pessimism among Argentines about the nation’s direction. Many say the country’s economic situation is bad.
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There is widespread, consistent pessimism among Argentines about the nation’s direction. Many say the country’s economic situation is bad.
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