Argentina's new president, Javier Milei, draws on authoritarian tactics reminiscent of Trump and Bolsonaro, but his ideology has deeper roots in Thatcherism, raising questions about the Falklands/Malvinas.
Supporters cheered as the new far-right libertarian president pledged to push austerity measures. But with progressive forces vowing to resist, his shock treatment could backfire.
Mariano Schuster and Pablo Stefanoni, Nueva Sociedad
How can we understand the political shift in Argentina that led to an extreme right-wing outsider coming to power? Here are seven key points for unpacking the unprecedented election.
Ultra-right politician Javier Milei will face Sergio Massa in a run-off election in Argentina on November 19 amid currency devaluation and growing indebtedness. A feminist analysis brings the stakes of the vote into focus.
El candidato ultraderechista Javier Milei se enfrentará a Sergio Massa en una segunda vuelta electoral en Argentina el 19 de noviembre. Un análisis feminista pone de relieve lo que está en juego en la votación.
Mariano Schuster and Pablo Stefanoni, Nueva Sociedad
Peronism made a comeback in Argentina’s first-round presidential election. Libertarian Javier Milei failed to secure an outright win and now faces Sergio Massa in the runoff.
Mariano Schuster and Pablo Stefanoni, Nueva Sociedad
The Argentine primary elections caused a political earthquake, with libertarian Javier Milei taking first place and Peronism coming in third. Never before has the radicalized right won so many votes.
