Argentina’s Rising Child Hunger Under Milei: A Warning for America’s Own Food Security

Argentina is witnessing a disturbing surge in child hunger during the first year of Javier Milei’s government, with more than 4.3 million children and adolescents lacking adequate nutrition in 2024. According to a report from the Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA), food insecurity has worsened compared to 2023, reaching levels near pandemic highs. This alarming trend raises urgent questions about governmental responsibility and the real-world consequences of policy failure—not only for Argentina but as a stark cautionary tale for the United States. Why Is Child Hunger Rising Despite Government Aid? The UCA study reveals that severe food insecurity—where children suffer outright...