18/08/2021 15:09 (UTC)

Barter economy helps Argentinians scrimp amid financial crisis

Buenos Aires, Aug 18 (EFE).- (Camera: Alberto Caratozzolo) Kid trousers for some milk, a jumper for diapers, two kid joggers for three packets of sugar, a jacket for bread or some noodles for T-shirts.

Argentinians are having to exchange clothes, appliances or toys for food and basic goods, as a barter economy takes over in the midst of a devastating financial crisis that is only getting worse due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

FOOTAGE OF BARTER MARKET IN BUENOS AIRES

Metadata

Date: 18/08/2021 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Social issue » Poverty
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 138 seconds
Reference: 7001098488
Relevance: Normal