August monthly inflation is likely to top 10%, analysts say. He has pledged to dollarize the economy over time and shutter the central bank, blaming a "caste" of political elite for the economic crisis in boisterous tirades to cheering supporters who love his abrasive, no holds barred style. "The way I see it, these characters are focused on a certain sector, a sector of wealth, well-being, upper class. Argentina recently saw some scattered looting of shops and supermarkets, with over 100 arrests, though that has calmed down in recent days. Reporting by Lucila Sigal; Editing by Nicolas Misculin, Adam Jourdan and Alistair BellOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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Persons: Rickey Rogers, Roberto Gonzalez Blanco, Morgan, Javier Milei, Nora Marful, Milei, Sergio Massa, Patricia Bullrich, Fernando De la Rua, Jorge Del Teso, Lucila Sigal, Nicolas Misculin, Adam Jourdan, Alistair Bell Organizations: Supreme, REUTERS, Economy, Thomson Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina, BUENOS AIRES, Australia, Argentine