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'More and more hunger': Argentina's soup kitchens on brink of collapse from high inflation

www.reuters.com /world/americas/more-more-hunger-argentinas-soup-kitchens-brink-collapse-high-inflation-2024-02-14/

A week ago, 20 kilograms (44 pounds) of pasta was enough to feed the dozens of families who visit the Sal de la Tierra soup kitchen in Villa Fiorito, a poor Buenos Aires suburb beset by the economic crisis ravaging Argentina. But with monthly inflation topping 20%, the number of hungry residents has soared. This week, the soup kitchen, which relies on private contributions and volunteer work, had to prepare 30 kg of pasta.

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