Maricio Macri, the Agent of Change, the Reformer, Could Return to Power?

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Maricio Macri came to power as an agent of change, a reformer who was going to try and undo decades of populist government here in Argentina. But he went for a gradual approach, not shock therapy, as some had suggested. And that left him vulnerable to the emerging market currency crisis,. That led to recession in the second half of last year, which has left him much weaker politically.

Patience runs thin amid rampant inflation and a devaluing currency; Argentines are taking to the streets for two days of strikes and protests. Taiwan’s richest man has joined the presidential race, but lots of his business is based in China. He will struggle to shake perceptions of a conflict of interest. And, America’s Supreme Court is deciding whether to ensure trademark protection for businesses with some pretty racy names.