Natalie Alcoba

Tracy Wilkinson, a longtime journalist with the LA Times, and Natalie Alcoba, an Argentine journalist, delve into the intriguing connections between right-wing leaders Javier Milei and Nayib Bukele and Donald Trump. They discuss how Milei's radical policies in Argentina echo Bukele's controversial crime strategies and how these strongmen influence each other. The conversation reveals chilling implications for democracy and governance, while exploring how Trump's alliances with authoritarian figures reshape international relations.

Natalie Alcoba, an Argentine-Canadian journalist, and Monica DeBoll, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute, dive into the controversial presidency of Javier Milei. They discuss his drastic cuts to government jobs that dropped inflation but drove up poverty. The duality of Milei's impact is examined, with supporters like Trump's advisors viewing him as a model for reducing government in the U.S. The conversation also touches on Argentina's complex economy, the role of the dollar, and the challenges ahead with the IMF.

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.