In a speech to supporters of Alberto Fernández, Lula praised the country’s economic situation. Official inflation in Argentina reached 94.8% last year.| Photo: Alberto Fernández PR/Twitter

President Lula (PT) praised Argentina’s economy during a visit to the country on Monday (23). During a speech to supporters of the government of Alberto Fernández, the Brazilian president stated that the neighboring country ended the year 2022 in a “privileged situation” in the economic area. Last year, Argentina’s official inflation reached 94.8%, almost double that of the previous year.

“Argentina ended 2022 in a privileged position. Not just in the economy, in politics, but in football. For the 1st time, I was rooting for Argentina to be world champion because I thought Messi couldn’t end his career without being world champion. Was. Is good. He arrives. Now it has to be Brazil’s turn”, said Lula (PT).

The projection of President Alberto Fernández’s government in the 2023 budget is for inflation of 60% for this year, and the monthly target, according to Economy Minister Sergio Massa, is 3% starting in April.