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Argentina designates Hamas a terrorist group in show of support for Israel
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina designates Hamas a terrorist group in show of support for Israel

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina designated Hamas a terrorist organization Friday and ordered a freeze on the financial assets of the Palestinian group, a largely symbolic move as President Javier Milei seeks to align Argentina strongly with the U.S. and Israel. Announcing the decision, Milei’s office cited the militant Palestinian group’s cross-border attack on Israel last Oct. 7 that killed …

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Argentina's Milei inks political pact to bolster economic plan
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina's Milei inks political pact to bolster economic plan

Hindustan Times  

BUENOS AIRES, - Argentine President Javier Milei signed a long-delayed pact with provincial governors early on Tuesday, in a push to broaden support for economic reforms and strengthen his nearly seven-month-old minority government. Argentina's Milei inks political pact to bolster economic plan The deal, signed soon after midnight with 18 governors, looks to allay market doubts about Milei's ability to …

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President Milei’s radical state overhaul officially becomes law after months of debate and protests
5 months, 3 weeks ago

President Milei’s radical state overhaul officially becomes law after months of debate and protests

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s lower house on Friday approved President Javier Milei’s sweeping economic overhaul bills, sealing a much-needed legislative victory for the libertarian leader after six months of bruising battles and raucous protests that had raised questions about his ability to govern. Milei’s landmark legislation, which seeks to support his “zero fiscal deficit” plan and attract foreign investment, …

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President Milei’s surprising devotion to Judaism and Israel provokes tension in Argentina, beyond
6 months, 3 weeks ago

President Milei’s surprising devotion to Judaism and Israel provokes tension in Argentina, beyond

LA Times  

Argentine President Javier Milei prays in February at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City. Ahead of Milei’s victory, nearly 4,000 Argentine Jewish intellectuals signed a petition voicing concern over Milei’s “political use of Judaism.” “It’s perverse. Netanyahu called Milei “a great friend.” Hamas called him “a partner of the Zionist occupier.” Last month, Milei’s government upended Argentina’s traditional recognition …

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President Milei’s surprising devotion to Judaism and Israel provokes tension in Argentina and beyond
6 months, 3 weeks ago

President Milei’s surprising devotion to Judaism and Israel provokes tension in Argentina and beyond

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — At the base of the sacred Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, President Javier Milei of Argentina appeared to be in a spiritual trance. Ahead of Milei’s victory, nearly 4,000 Argentine Jewish intellectuals signed a petition voicing concern over Milei’s “political use of Judaism, its texts and symbols.” For many Argentines, that pride was fraught with …

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Milei’s first 100 days: Argentines struggle to make ends meet as support for president remains high
9 months ago

Milei’s first 100 days: Argentines struggle to make ends meet as support for president remains high

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Sergio Gómez, a store owner in Buenos Aires, spends his days behind an empty counter, one nearly as empty as the large refrigerators in which he used to freeze meat. We don’t have the resources.” Gómez and his wife are among a large group of Argentines who say their economic situation is worse now than a …

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Argentines struggle to survive as support for new president's 'shock therapy' remains high
9 months ago

Argentines struggle to survive as support for new president's 'shock therapy' remains high

ABC  

Sergio Gómez, a shop owner in Buenos Aires, spends his days behind an empty counter, one nearly as empty as the large refrigerators in which he used to freeze meat. Mr Gómez and his wife are among a large group of Argentines who say their economic situation is worse now than a year ago as a consequence of a series …

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Argentina’s Milei vows to push economic reforms with or without parliament
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina’s Milei vows to push economic reforms with or without parliament

Al Jazeera  

Argentina’s libertarian leader says he will ‘keep pushing forward’ with radical economic agenda. Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei has promised to keep pushing his agenda of radical economic liberalisation with or without the support of parliament. In a state-of-the-union-style address to lawmakers on Friday, Milei said he would “keep pushing forward” with a package of sweeping economic reforms aimed at …

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Argentina lawmakers approve Milei's 'omnibus' reform bill; protests continue on streets
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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Elon Musk endorses Argentina President Milei's fiery WEF speech, calls it a 'good explanation of what...'
11 months ago

Elon Musk endorses Argentina President Milei's fiery WEF speech, calls it a 'good explanation of what...'

Hindustan Times  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday heaped praises on the self-proclaimed 'anarcho-capitalist' Argentinian President, Javier Milei, for backing free markets and lambasting socialism as a “threat to the West” at Davos during his first overseas tour. Argentina's President Javier Milei arrives to deliver a speech at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos on January 17, 2024. Taking to his …

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Javier Milei wants to dollarize Argentina. What exactly does that mean? : Planet Money : NPR
1 year ago

Javier Milei wants to dollarize Argentina. What exactly does that mean? : Planet Money : NPR

NPR  

Dollarizing Argentina Argentina has been on a decades-long search for economic stability, but it always seems to be out of reach. In a country where the local currency is in free fall, promising to replace that currency with the US dollar can seem like a magical solution. Sponsor Message Argentina's new president, Javier Milei, won in part by promising to …

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How did a far-right outsider rise to power in Argentina?
1 year ago

How did a far-right outsider rise to power in Argentina?

Al Jazeera  

In just three years, Javier Milei, an eccentric libertarian economist and regular participant on talk shows on TV, managed to create a political party and become president of Argentina. His rise to power began when the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns implemented to stem the virus’s spread deepened social discontent and made Milei’s pro-“liberty” rhetoric appealing to large segments of …

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Why Argentina’s shock measures may be the best hope for its ailing economy
1 year ago

Why Argentina’s shock measures may be the best hope for its ailing economy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The painful economic steps that Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei, announced this week sound draconian: Slashing the currency’s value in half. “A recession next year is unavoidable,’’ said Martin Castellano, head of Latin American research at the Institute of International Finance, a banking trade group that is forecasting that Argentina’s economy will shrink 1.3% in 2024. As a …

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Anxiety and resignation in Argentina after Milei’s economic shock measures
1 year ago

Anxiety and resignation in Argentina after Milei’s economic shock measures

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Julia González wonders how she will afford the three bus rides and train trip to her job in downtown Buenos Aires. These are some of the faces of anxiety that Argentines are dealing with after President Javier Milei’s administration announced economic shock measures aimed at tackling the country’s severe crisis, including a sharp devaluation of the …

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Watch again as Argentina’s Javier Milei sworn in as president
1 year ago

Watch again as Argentina’s Javier Milei sworn in as president

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. Read our privacy policy Watch again as Argentina’s …

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits Argentina in a bid to win support from developing nations
1 year ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits Argentina in a bid to win support from developing nations

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy witnessed the swearing-in on Sunday of Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei. The visit to Washington would focus on “ensuring the unity of the U.S., Europe and the world” in supporting Ukraine in the war against Russia, Zelenskyy’s office said. Zelenskyy phoned Milei shortly after the Argentine’s electoral victory last month, thanking him for …

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Victims of Argentina’s dictatorship see step backward in Milei’s presidency
1 year ago

Victims of Argentina’s dictatorship see step backward in Milei’s presidency

Al Jazeera  

Buenos Aires, Argentina – At noon on January 12, 1977, soldiers burst into Alicia Partnoy’s home, tore her away from her 18-month-old daughter and threw her in the back of a truck. Revisionist history Since Argentina’s return to democracy four decades ago, human rights activists have fought to preserve the history of the dictatorship and hold its perpetrators accountable. A …

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In Catholic Argentina, President Javier Milei has a rabbi — and likes talking about it
1 year ago

In Catholic Argentina, President Javier Milei has a rabbi — and likes talking about it

LA Times  

Shortly before taking office as president of Argentina on Sunday, Javier Milei decided to squeeze in what he called a spiritual journey, flying to New York City to visit the tomb of influential Hasidic Jewish leader Menachem Mendel Schneerson, known to his followers simply as “the Rebbe.” Wearing a black kippa and trailed by journalists, Milei prayed last month at …

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PROFILE | Javier Milei: Can Argentina’s rabble-rouser turn realist?
1 year ago

PROFILE | Javier Milei: Can Argentina’s rabble-rouser turn realist?

The Hindu  

As he takes office on December 10, the 53-year-old economist-turned-politician has significantly toned down his rhetoric. Milei has “shown moderation and pragmatism” as he was confronted with “the challenges of governing”, political scientist Rosendo Fraga of the New Majority Study Center think tank told AFP. ‘Destroy’ inflation Candidate Milei had vowed to “destroy” inflation, which at more than 140 per …

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Will Javier Milei dare dollarize Argentina?
1 year, 1 month ago

Will Javier Milei dare dollarize Argentina?

Live Mint  

An economic disruptor has won Argentina’s presidency. He wants to reduce ministries from 18 to eight, crunch public spending from about 38% to 23% of GDP, privatize state enterprises, and get rid of many levies and regulatory controls. His most daring proposals, however, are to abolish Argentina’s central bank, villainized for printing pesos at the behest of politicians, and dollarize …

For Argentina, Dollarization May Work Better on YouTube Than in Reality
1 year, 1 month ago

For Argentina, Dollarization May Work Better on YouTube Than in Reality

Live Mint  

Argentina’s anarcho-capitalist president-elect is right that the country desperately needs dollars. Argentina’s Congress may end up watering down Milei’s policies to look more like those of pro-market leader Mauricio Macri between 2015 and 2019. Macri’s support after the first round of the elections was key to getting Milei elected, and the former president will presumably push to have his people …

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Javier Milei: Argentina’s new far-right president known as the madman and the wig
1 year, 1 month ago

Javier Milei: Argentina’s new far-right president known as the madman and the wig

The Independent  

Cordoba’s Plaza España was a chaotic symphony of car horns and confetti cannons firing out thousands of pieces of face of the incoming president, Javier Milei. Santiago Abascal, the leader of Spain’s Vox party said: “Today a path of future and hope opens for Argentines and all of Latin America, which we celebrate in Spain with special joy.” Andre Ventura, …

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Argentina’s president-elect wants public companies in private hands, with media first to go
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentina’s president-elect wants public companies in private hands, with media first to go

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s right-wing president-elect gave the first indications Monday of how he plans to start shaking up South America’s second-largest economy: with a slew of privatizations. Experts immediately questioned how far Milei would get in fulfilling that vision without the support of Argentina’s National Congress, where his party holds a relatively small share of seats. “In conceptual …

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Right-wing populist Milei set to take Argentina down uncharted path after winning power
1 year, 1 month ago

Right-wing populist Milei set to take Argentina down uncharted path after winning power

LA Times  

What many deemed impossible just months ago is reality: Right-wing populist Javier Milei resoundingly won Argentina’s presidency. “Milei has toned down his anti-establishment rage lately and downplayed his more outlandish proposals, but it’s going to be a wild ride, given his combative style, inexperience and the few allies he has in Congress.” Milei said in a radio interview he would …

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