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By ALMUDENA CALATRAVA Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A study has found more than 57% of Argentina’s people are considered poor, the worst poverty level in 20 years.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A study has found more than 57% of Argentina’s people are considered poor, the worst poverty level in 20 years.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A study has found more than 57% of Argentina’s people are considered poor, the worst poverty level in 20 years.

By ALMUDENA CALATRAVA Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A study has found more than 57% of Argentina’s people are considered poor, the worst poverty level in 20 years.