**President Javier Milei** implements significant spending cuts resulting in lower inflation but rising poverty levels.
Since taking office, **government spending** has decreased by 30%, leading to a fiscal surplus and inflation dropping to a four-year low of **2.4%**.
Despite inflation improvements, **poverty rates** have surged to **53%** in early 2024, with extreme poverty affecting over **6 million** people.
Milei's economic policies, while stabilizing finances, have resulted in a punishing recession, increased unemployment, and real wage declines.
Concerns grow over the **sustainability** of these economic changes, with experts warning of potential long-term crises if capital controls are not addressed.