Economic hardship in Argentina and legislative shifts in Peru

In Argentina, economic data for the first half of 2026 reveals a significant poverty rate of 32.3%, with 6.5% of the population facing indigence. Child poverty has reached 42.5%. Reports indicate that without state support such as the Universal Child Allowance (AUH) and the Food Card, indigence levels would likely rise to 10%. This economic pressure has led to a rise in survival-based family debt, where citizens take out loans to cover basic necessities like food and utilities.

In Peru, the Senate is debating legislative powers regarding the National Intelligence Directorate (DINI). The discussion centers on whether the DINI should be granted operational intelligence capabilities, a move that would merge strategic intelligence with operational functions currently held by the police and armed forces.

Simultaneously, Peru's Ministry of Education has released new guidelines for basic education discipline. These regulations include restrictions on student appearance, such as requirements for short hair for males and limitations on makeup and skirt length.