
Natalie Alcoba
Argentine-Canadian journalist based in Buenos Aires, offering expert commentary on Argentinian politics and economics.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 22min
How a livestreamed femicide rocked Argentina
Natalie Alcoba, a Buenos Aires-based journalist, delves into a shocking livestreamed femicide that ignited protests across Argentina. She discusses the government's heavy-handed response to these demonstrations and the disturbing social context of poverty underpinning such violence. Alcoba also explores President Javier Milei's diminishing support amid ongoing corruption scandals and austerity measures. She highlights U.S.-backed bailout discussions, revealing the geopolitical stakes involved, including competition with China for resources.

Nov 26, 2024 • 25min
Trump and the strongman feedback loop
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.

Dec 19, 2024 • 47min
Why Argentina's Javier Milei has the attention of Trump advisors
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.