Argentine President's Economic Success and Controversial Bills

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The chapter explores the success of the libertarian populist president in Argentina in addressing the dysfunctional economy through measures like devaluing the peso and cutting spending. It delves into two controversial bills passed by the Senate aimed at attracting investment and improving state revenue, despite facing opposition. Additionally, discussions revolve around challenges such as the overvalued peso, deviating from campaign promises, and an unconventional economic plan using dollars stored in mattresses, raising concerns from the IMF.

Since his election last year, President Javier Milei has enjoyed some economic and political wins in Argentina. But his toughest fight is yet to come. On Britain’s general election trail, our correspondent found voters less keen on the prospect of a Labour victory than on punishing the Conservative party at the polls (10:00). And remembering Birubala Rabha, who campaigned against witch-hunting in India (18.35).

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