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International Business Times
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Kicillof, The Argentine Governor On A Mission To Stop Milei

Buenos Aires governor Axel Kicillof is the new hero of the Argentine left following his coalition's trouncing of President Javier Milei's party in provincial elections seen as a test of Milei's support (Credit: AFP)

An economist who champions the welfare state and nationalizations has emerged as libertarian, budget-slashing President Javier Milei's political nemesis in Argentina.

Buenos Aires governor Axel Kicillof's centre-left Fuerza Patria coalition trounced Milei's party in provincial elections last weekend that were seen as a test of Milei's support in the run-up to October mid-terms.

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