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The breakdown of Lara López Calvo after the new inflation data: food and services lead the increases and the controversy over the basic basket grows

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In dialogue with the Infobae a la Tarde team, made up on Tuesdays of ManuJove, Maia Jastreblansky, Paula Guardia Bourdin, Rosendo Grobo and Lara LópezCalvo, the discussion revolved around the specific impact of the data and the controversy over the suspension of the new CPI formula.

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The breakdown of Lara López Calvo after the new inflation data: food and services lead the increases and the controversy over the basic basket grows
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The driver Manu Jove recalled that the basket on which the index is calculated contains elements that are not very up to date: “I reviewed some almost unusual issues or almost unusual appearances that the basket has: a basket from 2004 with all the controversy that was generated, such as, for example, that it includes a blank CD or DVD players in technology.”

López Calvo contextualized: “Definitely in the world the basket is updated all the time. Part of that was the scandal that comes with Lavagna’s resignation.”In relation to the recent suspension of the new formula, the journalist clarified: “It seems to me that the decision was made more thinking about February, March and April than because of January inflation.”

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The breakdown of Lara López Calvo after the new inflation data: food and services lead the increases and the controversy over the basic basket grows
The basic basket measured by Indec generates controversy for containing outdated elements such as blank CDs and DVD players (Europa Press)

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The journalist attributed this phenomenon to two factors: “Logistics cost, yes, it is one of the reasons. And the cost of living is higher, and the variation in prices too. You also have an issue with the sale of meat.”

Regarding meat, Grobo anticipated: “I foresee that meat in Argentina, necessarily due to the change in the meat market that is going to happen, the access to markets, the European Union-Mercosur, if access to the United States is finally achieved and so on, is going to go through years of… First, that it is going to be a great business. Meat producers are experiencing a great moment. After many bad years. But I predict that it is going to be more difficult to get good meat and the meat will bebe a little more expensive, at least until production adjusts.”

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The journalist highlighted the low presence of proteins in the basket measured by Indec and raised the need for a methodological update.Meanwhile, he warned: “The American consumer is beginning to compete with the Argentine consumer and that will probably raise meat prices.”

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Aiman Sohail
Aiman Sohail
Dr. Aiman Sohail is a seasoned journalist and geopolitical analyst with over a decade of experience covering global affairs, politics, and current events. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, followed by a Master’s in Political Science from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). Driven by a passion for understanding global dynamics, she completed her PhD in International Security Studies at The University of London, focusing on South Asian geopolitics and conflict resolution. Sara began her career as a correspondent for The Express Tribune, covering domestic politics and economic developments. She later joined Geo News as a senior reporter, specializing in geopolitical affairs, foreign policy, and conflict analysis. Over the years, her articles have been featured in major national and international publications, including Dawn, The Diplomat, and Al Jazeera English, earning her recognition for insightful analysis and in-depth reporting. In addition to journalism, Sara frequently contributes to academic forums, think tanks, and panel discussions on international relations. Her expertise lies in South Asian security, diplomatic policy, and global political trends, making her one of Pakistan’s leading voices in contemporary geopolitics.

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