Argentina
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Argentina's rank movement over the last 30 days
Score Analysis
Analysis of Argentina's policy signalling profile
Argentina's current Social Policy Signalling Index score is 19, placing it at a low intensity level of policy signalling. This score reflects a minimal degree of alignment with Western-style progressive policies. The dimension scores are notably uniform across categories, averaging around 18.96, with a slightly higher score in Protest & Activism Salience at 19.27. Despite these consistent scores, the overall assessment remains low due to the absence of significant recent policy advancements or notable events that could elevate Argentina's signalling intensity. This score aligns with its global rank of 184 out of 186 countries, indicating a low level of institutional focus on Western-style progressive policies.
The dimension scores suggest that Argentina maintains a relatively low policy signalling intensity across all measured areas. The Institutional DEI Policy Intensity, Education & Curriculum Signalling, Media & Platform Moderation, and Legislative/Regulatory Activism all score at 18.96, indicating a uniform approach with minimal variation. Corporate/Investor Signalling also reflects a similar pattern, while the slightly higher Protest & Activism Salience score points to a marginally increased presence of activism-related signalling intensity. The Speech & Expression Climate remains consistent with the overall lower intensity trend. These scores reflect Argentina's current policy environment, characterized by limited institutional enforcement and development in areas measured by the index.
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Recent Events
Events that influenced this country's score
Argentina formalizes $20bn currency swap deal with US
Bailout by Trump attempts to stabilize shaky economy under Javier Milei as he faces mounting midterms pressure US politics live – latest updates Argentina has formalized a currency swap agreement with the United States for up to $20bn aimed “at contributing to Argentina’s economic stability”, the South American country’s central bank said. The deal is part of huge financial support from the administration of Donald Trump, a strong backer of the Argentinian president, Javier Milei, who is under pressure ahead of midterm elections on 26 October. Continue reading...
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Story of Indigenous activist’s murder takes top prize at London film festival
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