Argentina's Crushing Utility Bills: Why Empanadas Are a Luxury

High Utility Costs Cripple Argentinian Businesses and Consumers: 'People Can't Afford Empanadas' Boulogne, Argentina – In a short video that has gone viral, Gastón, a pizza maker from Boulogne, highlights the crippling effect of high utility costs on Argentinians. He explains that even affordable empanadas are now unaffordable for many. "The people can't buy them," he states, holding up a box of empanadas and his utility bills. "Even the ones from Ricardo Darín, which are expensive, and mine, which are cheaper, are out of reach for most." Gastón's video shows his electricity and water bills, totaling over 1,200,000 pesos. This financial burden forces many Argentinians to cut back on essential goods, impacting small businesses like Gastón's pizzeria. He calls for a new generation of leaders to address the problem, mentioning Juan Grabois as someone who might offer a solution. The video serves as a poignant illustration of the economic hardships faced by many Argentinians, prompting discussion and debate about the country's economic policies and the need for change.