# Economic hardship in Argentina and Uruguay > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-hardship-in-argentina-and-uruguay > Updated: 2026-08-31T18:20:21.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Economic instability in Argentina and Uruguay is driving significant social and financial strain. In Argentina, research titled ‘Futuro en pausa, sobreviviendo al ajuste de Milei’ indicates that 90% of surveyed women and LGBTTINB+ individuals have reduced daily consumption, specifically in areas such as food (52%), medication (27%), and basic services (19%). Additionally, 88% of those surveyed reported a substantial loss in purchasing power over a six-month period. In the city of Zapala, residents organized as ‘Vecinos Organizados de Zapala’ have begun demanding stable employment through cooperatives and local enterprises to combat unemployment and informal work. In Uruguay, reports indicate the country faces the highest feminization of poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean, alongside a rise in gender-based violence, including 11 recorded femicides in the first half of 2026. On a local level, individuals in Minas have issued appeals for community solidarity to manage basic household expenses and specialized medical care needs amidst these economic difficulties. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Economic hardship reported in Minas and Zapala Residents in Minas, Uruguay, and Zapala, Argentina, are facing economic struggles, with one family seeking community aid and a group of 100 neighbors organizing to demand stable employment. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/economic-hardship-reported-in-minas-and-zapala ### 2026-08-31: Economic hardship and poverty impact women in Argentina and Uruguay New reports indicate rising poverty and consumption cuts among women and LGBTTINB+ populations in Argentina and Uruguay due to economic adjustments and systemic gender inequality. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/economic-hardship-and-poverty-impact-women-in-argentina-and-uruguay --- Cite as: Economic hardship in Argentina and Uruguay. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/economic-hardship-in-argentina-and-uruguay