Name: Over 18 million people unable to afford basic needs in Argentina
Uploaded: 2023-04-19T21:01:30.000Z
Duration: 2 min 8 s
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This airport in Argentina's capital is filled with homeless people.

It's a snapshot of an economic crisis that's getting worse.

The Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport has become an unofficial shelter for people like Laura.

There's a lot of us sleeping here. In a few hours, there will be more.

If you come at night, it's full of people.

Roxana gets a government pension of about $200 a month with an unexpected exchange rate she often ends up with less.

One local charity says the number of people without a roof over their heads has soared 30% since 2019.

If I pay rent, I don't eat and if I pay for food, I'm on the street.

Argentina's annual inflation reached more than 100% in February.

People have faced double digit inflation for years.

Earlier this week, protesters demanded a salary increase in line with the rising cost of living.

Families say a government deal to restructure its $45 billion loan with the International Monetary Fund has yet to filter down and make a difference.

Back at the airport, Argentinians like Elizabeth say they feel forced to leave.

It doesn't matter how much they raise my salary, inflation is too high.

She is among thousands of Argentinians who have decided to leave, hoping one day if things get better to fly to that same airport and get back home.

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