Argentine President Javier Milei celebrating falling inflation rates to 2.6% in April
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April inflation falls to 2.6% as Milei hails the data

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The National Institute of Statistics and Censuses reported the consumer price index at 2.6% for April, the lowest reading in ten months.

President Javier Milei stated on his X account that inflation is returning to a downward path despite political coup attempts and an external shock.

Economy Minister Luis Caputo noted that the 2.6% figure is the lowest in five months. The year-on-year rate stood at 32.4% and the accumulated increase for the year reached 12.3%.

According to INDEC, the category with the largest increase was Transport at 4.4%, driven by fuel prices, while Food and non-alcoholic beverages rose only 1.5%.

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Initial reactions on X show widespread celebration among Milei supporters, praising the 2.6% April inflation as the lowest in months and proof of successful fiscal policies. Some posts note skepticism about approval rating drops or claims that inflation may rise again. Diverse accounts include libertarian users and political commentators.

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Illustration showing Colombia's February 2026 inflation at 5.29%, with easing trend chart, food and education price symbols, and Central Bank target.
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Colombia's inflation eases to 5.29% in February 2026

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The National Administrative Department of Statistics (Dane) reported that Colombia's annual inflation for February 2026 was 5.29%, a slight slowdown from January's 5.35%. The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) variation stood at 1.08%, driven by rises in education and food. This figure remains above the Central Bank's target range of 3%.

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Annual inflation in Colombia rises to 5.68% in April

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Dane reported the consumer price index recorded an annual variation of 5.68% in April, above March's 5.56%.

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