Monica DeBoll

Monica DeBoll, a Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, and Natalie Alcoba, an Argentine-Canadian journalist, delve into the complex U.S.-Argentina $20 billion bailout. They explore Argentina's dual-currency system, highlighting its role in economic crises. DeBoll explains the political shocks that led to the recent peso plunge, while Alcoba shares insights on local sentiment and inflation. The discussion also touches on the geopolitical implications of U.S. support and the challenges of dollarization as a solution.