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18/08/2021 15:09 (UTC)

ARGENTINA POVERTY

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

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