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The report reveals a drastic socioeconomic deterioration in Argentina, where poverty and extreme poverty reached record levels in the first half of the year. This situation has not only expanded the number of people affected but also deepened misery among the most vulnerable sectors, particularly children. Current policies are characterized by a regressive income transfer that benefits capital-rich sectors at the expense of workers and pensioners, reflecting a structural failure of the current government model. The relevance of this article to the field of *open_data* lies in its implicit criticism of the management of official statistical indicators and their political interpretation. The publication questions the legitimacy of INDEC’s data by contrasting them with projections from independent research centers, demonstrating how open data can be used both to reveal the severity of the crisis and to be dismissed by authorities through unfounded narratives. Furthermore, the critical importance of disaggregating data to uncover hidden inequalities is highlighted, such as the disproportionate impact on children and regional disparities. This case underscores that transparency and access to robust public data are essential to counteract the political manipulation of statistics, enabling civil society and experts to independently verify economic realities and demand accountability for decisions that directly affect social well-being.

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Published on 2024-10-05

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