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A typical family in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) spent over $190,000 in January 2026 to cover electricity, gas, water, and transportation bills. According to a report from the Interdisciplinary Institute of Political Economy (IIEP), this amount marks a 5% rise from December and a 33% increase compared to January 2025.
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In the Yonne department, the town of Joigny, home to 9,000 residents, has lost over 500 public sector jobs in the past twenty years due to the state's rationalization policy. Sectors such as health, education, taxes, and justice have been hit hard, fueling growing resentment among locals. A 2011 Senate report labeled it a 'martyred town' of the general review of public policies.
December 19, 2025 05:20