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The Intelligence: Milei’s laborious reforms
Jan 26, 2024
Ana Lankes, a writer on Latin America, discusses Argentina’s new radical president and his ambitious labor reforms amidst fierce union resistance. Andrew Miller, a culture columnist, delves into poignant films marking Holocaust Memorial Day, exploring the haunting depictions of domestic life against atrocity. Cassia Sinclair, a color expert, highlights the revival of chrome in design, linking it to cultural moments like Beyoncé's Renaissance tour, showcasing its historical significance and aesthetic impact.
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- Argentina's new president is implementing drastic reforms to balance the country's budget and revive its struggling economy, sparking protests from trade unions and aiming to break the political caste responsible for the economic crisis.
- Two new films, 'The Zone of Interest' and 'One Life,' tackle the difficult task of portraying the Holocaust with restraint, focusing on the banality of goodness and the importance of remembering the victims.
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Argentina's new president implements drastic reforms to balance the budget
Argentina's new right-wing, libertarian president, Javier Millet, has implemented drastic measures to balance the country's budget and revive its struggling economy. Within 48 hours of taking office, Millet's economy minister announced devaluing the currency, slashing subsidies, and eliminating more than half of Argentina's government agencies. These reforms have sparked massive protests, particularly from trade unions, who are fighting back against proposed changes to labor laws and union membership requirements. Millet's goal is to break what he sees as the political caste responsible for the country's economic crisis, including corrupt politicians, business leaders with state contracts, and self-interested trade unionists.
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