Argentine voters, ready to leap into the political void

Argentina's upcoming presidential elections on Sunday could see libertarian outsider Javier Milei take the lead, fueled by voter anger at inflation, rising poverty levels, and a weakening currency. Milei, known for his radical rhetoric, has pledged to privatize public sector entities, "burn down" the central bank, and dollarize the economy. However, the election remains a three-way race, and the outcome is unpredictable. The election is expected to result in a fragmented Congress, forcing the next president to negotiate across political divides.

Oct 20, 2023 - 15:30
Argentine voters, ready to leap into the political void
Argentina's upcoming presidential elections on Sunday could see libertarian outsider Javier Milei take the lead, fueled by voter anger at inflation, rising poverty levels, and a weakening currency. Milei, known for his radical rhetoric, has pledged to privatize public sector entities, "burn down" the central bank, and dollarize the economy. However, the election remains a three-way race, and the outcome is unpredictable. The election is expected to result in a fragmented Congress, forcing the next president to negotiate across political divides.