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Meet ‘Chainsaw Man’, Argentina’s new president

Nov 23, 2023
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Argentina's new far-right president, Javier Milei, often called "Chainsaw Man" and compared to Donald Trump, plans to slash government, kill the central bank, and ditch the national currency. Natalie Alcoba, a Buenos Aires-based freelance journalist, explains who Milei is, how he won, and what his presidency means for Argentina's economic crisis.
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  • Argentina's new president, Javier Milaid, is a controversial far-right economist who plans to slash government, kill the central bank, and ditch the national currency.
  • Milaid's victory reflects a desire for change in Argentina's devastating economic crisis, but there are concerns about his social policies and potential threats to civil liberties and human rights.

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Javier Milaid: Argentina's Political Outsider

Javier Milaid, a self-professed libertarian and controversial economist, has been elected as Argentina's next president amidst the country's economic crisis. Milaid is known for his radical far-right views and plans for extreme government cuts, privatization of state companies, and the end of Argentina's central bank and currency. His appeal extends beyond young people to conservative establishment figures and individuals disillusioned with the traditional political cast. Milaid's victory has generated both excitement among his supporters and fear among human rights groups and those concerned about the impact on social issues. The question remains whether his ambitious economic promises can be accomplished given the need to form coalitions in Congress.

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