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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    9 months ago

    It was 254% and inflation dropped from 25.5% the month prior to 20.6%. inflation had been forecasted to hit 21% that month and 257% for the year is my interpretation of what you posted.