Le Blé, Iconic Buenos Aires Bakery Chain, Files for Bankruptcy Protection with $1.5 Billion Debt
Le Blé, the beloved French-style bakery chain that once boasted 39 locations across Buenos Aires, has filed for bankruptcy protection. With debts exceeding $1.5 billion Argentine pesos, 175 bounced checks, and staff cut from 49 to 15, the company fights to survive amid Argentina's economic crisis.