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How Argentina's chainsaw-wielding Milei proved Leftist economists wrong

"However, while apparently simple solutions may be appealing, they are likely to cause more devastation in the real world in the short run, while severely reducing policy space in the long run," cautioned over 100 economists in a letter to Argentinians a year ago. The financially battered South American nation was on the verge of choosing its next president, with …

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4 months ago

Argentine Senate passes pension spending increase in a blow to President Milei’s radical austerity

Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s Senate defied President Javier Milei on Thursday to push through an increase to pension spending that would cost at least 0.4% of the country’s gross domestic product, dealing a blow to his tough austerity program. But the pension law, which sets more than an 8% increase in retirement benefits this year, threatened to revive investors’ …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Jittery markets rally after Argentina’s Milei gets his first legislative ‘triumph’ on broad reforms

Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Wall Street rallied Thursday as Argentina’s President Javier Milei traveled to Italy for the Group of Seven summit, buoyed by his first legislative victory after the Senate passed sweeping proposals to slash state spending and boost his powers. Having hitched his political fortunes to the goal of cutting down Argentina’s bloated state, Milei hailed the vote …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Argentine Senate passes Javier Milei’s reform bill as protests rage outside

The Hindu

Argentina's Senate passed a sprawling bill on Wednesday that is key to libertarian President Javier Milei's economic reform plans, while protesters set fires and clashed with police in the streets outside Congress. The bill is key to Milei's plans to overhaul an embattled economy, with inflation near 300%, and includes plans for privatizing public firms, granting special powers to the …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Milei’s radical overhaul passes Argentina’s Senate after protesters clash with police

LA Times

Police in riot gear gesture outside Congress after the Senate approved a reform bill presented by Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. Argentina’s Senate narrowly approved President Javier Milei’s sweeping proposals to slash state spending and boost his own powers on Thursday, handing the libertarian leader a much-needed first legislative victory. Senate president Victoria Villarruel, the vice …

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6 months, 1 week ago

‘Lives at play’: Argentina’s Senate passes Milei reforms as protests rage

Al Jazeera

Senators embark on all-night session to approve the controversial economic plan as protesters clash with police outside. Argentina’s upper house has narrowly passed a controversial bill key to libertarian President Javier Milei’s economic reform plans as thousands of protesters clashed with police in the streets. “A violent Argentina that sets a car on fire, throws rocks and debates the exercise …

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6 months, 1 week ago

In initial win for Argentine President Milei, senators approve his key bills after violent protests

Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s Senate narrowly approved key state overhaul and tax bills proposed by President Javier Miliei, delivering an initial legislative victory to the libertarian leader in his efforts to enact his promises of radical change. “That’s the contradiction.” Anti-government protesters are sprayed by a police water cannon outside Congress as lawmakers debate a reform bill promoted by …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Riot police in Argentina disperse protesters with water cannons, tear gas ahead of key Senate vote

LA Times

Anti-government protesters clash with police outside Congress, as lawmakers debate a reform bill promoted by Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Argentine riot police fired water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters who threw stones and Molotov cocktails outside Congress on Wednesday, escalating tensions before lawmakers were to vote on state overhaul and tax …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

This fiery economist became Argentina’s president railing against politicians. Now he’s wooing them

Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — When interviewed about his plans after a shock electoral victory last fall, Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei gave his go-to answer in a blink: “To exterminate inflation.” “After that.” he trailed off, as though searching for anything else that could possibly matter. “He’s now using carrots and sticks to get what he wants.” Indeed he got what …

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8 months ago

Javier Milei’s austerity plan hits Argentina’s universities and sparks student protests

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This is an unthinkable crisis,” said Valeria Añón, …

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8 months ago

With public universities under threat, massive protests against austerity shake Argentina

Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Raising their textbooks and diplomas and singing the national anthem, hundreds of thousands of Argentines filled the streets of Buenos Aires and other cities on Tuesday to demand increased funding for the country’s public universities, in an outpouring of anger at libertarian President Javier Milei’s harsh austerity measures. A veterinary student Agustina Aguirre holds a sign …

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9 months ago

First 100 days: Milei falters on shock therapy for Argentina’s economy

Al Jazeera

Milei is struggling to overcome hostile lawmakers to enact his radical austerity agenda even as social tensions rise. “Labour reform is a big issue for Milei.” Then, on March 14, Argentina’s Senate voted to reject the emergency decree in a further blow to the president. Having policies held up by lawmakers doesn’t look good.” Reform bill Days after he announced …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina lawmakers approve Milei's 'omnibus' reform bill; protests continue on streets

The Hindu

Argentina's lower chamber of deputies gave overall approval to libertarian President Javier Milei's sweeping "omnibus" reform bill in a vote on Friday after days of debate, paving the way for a decisive vote in the Senate. Over the past few days, flag-waving protesters opposed to Mr. Milei's reforms have clashed repeatedly with riot police deployed outside the green-domed neoclassical congressional …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina lawmakers approve Javier Milei's controversial reform bill despite lingering challenges

India TV News

Buenos Aires: The lower Chamber of Deputies of Argentina's National Congress on Friday approved libertarian President Javier Milei's controversial "omnibus" reform bill in a vote after several days of debate, paving the way for a decisive vote in the Argentinian Senate despite significant challenges remaining. The mammoth bill is a key plank of Milei's reform plans for Argentina's battered economy, …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina lawmakers have approved Milei’s sweeping reform bill but much negotiating remains

Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies on Friday approved in general terms a reform bill proposed by libertarian President Javier Milei to deregulate the economy, overcoming a hurdle for the sweeping initiative after three days of heated debate. On Friday, lower house lawmakers approved Milei’s initiative with 144 votes in favor and 109 against. Milei thanked opposition leaders …

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Javier Milei prepares Argentina for shock adjustments in inaugural speech: ‘We don’t have time’

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How Argentina's chainsaw-wielding Milei proved Leftist economists wrong

Argentine Senate passes pension spending increase in a blow to President Milei’s radical austerity

Jittery markets rally after Argentina’s Milei gets his first legislative ‘triumph’ on broad reforms

Argentine Senate passes Javier Milei’s reform bill as protests rage outside

Milei’s radical overhaul passes Argentina’s Senate after protesters clash with police

‘Lives at play’: Argentina’s Senate passes Milei reforms as protests rage

In initial win for Argentine President Milei, senators approve his key bills after violent protests

Riot police in Argentina disperse protesters with water cannons, tear gas ahead of key Senate vote

This fiery economist became Argentina’s president railing against politicians. Now he’s wooing them

Javier Milei’s austerity plan hits Argentina’s universities and sparks student protests

With public universities under threat, massive protests against austerity shake Argentina

First 100 days: Milei falters on shock therapy for Argentina’s economy

Argentina lawmakers approve Milei's 'omnibus' reform bill; protests continue on streets

Argentina lawmakers approve Javier Milei's controversial reform bill despite lingering challenges

Argentina lawmakers have approved Milei’s sweeping reform bill but much negotiating remains

Javier Milei prepares Argentina for shock adjustments in inaugural speech: ‘We don’t have time’