ARGENTINA · ECONOMY

Key Facts

—What happened: Argentina raised pay for the armed forces, federal security forces and national civil servants through December.

—How big: Four monthly steps of 1.9, 1.8, 1.6 and 1.5 percent, cumulative, plus a one-off ARS 80,000 (US$53) bonus.

—The real story: After months of pay protests, Milei is loosening the purse strings before the 2027 election year.