Por las elecciones, el Indec cambió la fecha de difusión de la inflación

So, I read this article about the Indec changing the release date of inflation rates due to elections. Basically, in Argentina, where the article is from, the Indec is the statistical institute that measures data such as the cost of living. This year, they decided to change the release date of inflation rates from every 15th of the month to after the elections on November 14th. The reason they gave for the change was to avoid influencing voters before the elections.

Honestly, this kind of thing always surprises me. It just highlights how much power statistics and data can have. And it’s not just Argentina, I remember hearing about similar controversies with unemployment rates being manipulated in other countries too. It’s crazy to think that such crucial information can be held back or skewed for political gain.

In any case, it’s important to keep an eye on things like this - especially since it affects something as significant as the economy. And while it’s frustrating that politics can get in the way of objective reporting, at least we can stay informed and aware of what’s going on.