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Why Pope Francis Has Become A Political Lightning Rod In Argentina

While the Pontiff has been a divisive figure in the Catholic Church, Francis’ popularity in his homeland is waning.

Zenger

A Libertarian President in Argentina?

Join Reason on YouTube at 1 p.m. Eastern for a discussion about the rise of Argentina's Javier Milei with Latin American libertarian activist Gloria Álvarez and Argentine economist Eduardo Marty.

Reason

The Argentine Libertarian Dog-Friendly Darling?

Plus: Libertarian lessons in the wake of the Maui wildfires

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Argentina's anti-establishment candidate Milei engages IMF in economic talks after shock primary win

Argentina’s right-wing populist presidential candidate Javier Milei has met with International Monetary Fund officials to explain his economic proposals for the country, days after he became the surprise front-runner for the October election

The Independent UK

Don't Confuse Javier Milei With Jair Bolsonaro

Argentina's rising political star is a very different sort of politician.

Reason

Argentina presidential frontrunner calls China an ‘assassin’

Argentina’s presidential frontrunner Javier Milei would freeze relations with China and pull South America’s second-biggest economy out of the Mercosur trade bloc with Brazil, foreign policy proposals that are as radical as his economics.

The Times of India

Javier Milei: the ‘tantric sex instructor’ Trump fan who could be president

A “tantric sex coach” and Donald Trump admirer has capitalised on Argentina’s economic woes to pull off a shock landslide win in the primary elections.

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Argentine peso plunges after rightist who admires Trump comes first in primary vote

The Argentine peso plunged Monday after a 52-year—old anti-establishment candidate who admires former President Donald Trump came first in primary elections that will help determine the country’s next president

The Independent UK

A Self-Described Anarcho-Capitalist Won a Plurality in Argentina's Presidential Primary

Javier Milei’s coalition, Liberty Moves Forward, advances to the first stage of the October general election.

Reason

Argentines vote in a primary election that will gauge the yearning for change amid economic turmoil

Argentines vote Sunday in a primary election that will act as a bellwether ahead of October general elections and give a hint at how eager citizens are for a change in a country that is suffering one of the world’s worst inflation rates

The Independent UK

Argentines to vote in a primary election that's expected to set the stage for a rightward shift

Argentina’s national primary election Sunday won’t just help determine which candidates will be running in the country’s October presidential vote but could impact the economy even before then

The Independent UK

Will Argentina Ditch the Peso for the Dollar?

The front-runner in the presidential race says he would make the greenback the official currency and “blow up” the central bank.

Businessweek

Right-wing populist Javier Milei gains support in Argentina by blasting 'political caste'

He believes selling human organs should be legal, climate change is a “socialist lie,” sex education is a ploy to destroy the family and that the Central Bank should be abolished

The Independent UK

Chile: major blow to president as far right triumphs in key constitution vote

‘Earthquake in Chilean politics’ as ultra-conservative Republican party wins 22 of 50 seats on body to rewrite Pinochet-era document

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Factbox-Who are the early contenders in Argentina's presidential race?

Candidates for Argentina's October general election are assembling for what looks to be an open and uncertain race, with most established political leaders on the sidelines after President Alberto Fernandez last week ruled out reelection.

Reuters

Don't vote for me Argentina: election race wide open as political big guns bow out

Argentina's three most recent presidents have bowed out of the October general election campaign, throwing the race wide open and the outcome in the balance, with the only sure candidate a far-right libertarian who wants to dismantle the central bank.

Tribune News Service

Argentina’s Macri rules out making another run for president

BUENOS ARIES, Argentina — Former Argentine President Mauricio Macri ruled out becoming a candidate in this year’s election, clearing the way for a primary race between leaders within his coalition.

The Independent UK

Argentina's initial fervor for Pope Francis has faded

When Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina became Pope Francis, much of his home country celebrated as if it had just won a soccer World Cup championship

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Tribune News Service

Argentina’s dominant political force looks into the electoral abyss

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s dominant political force of the past half century or more has long been defined by personalities over policies. Now, the Peronists can’t rally behind a candidate for this year’s election — not even the president himself.

Daily Mirror

Assassin who pointed gun at Argentina vice president is 'church-goer' with Nazi tattoo

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner was touching the face of a sailor in the crowd outside her Buenos Aires home last night when a gunman appeared from the crowd and pointed his weapon right between her eyes

Reuters

An Argentine libertarian channels inner Trump to 'blow up' political status quo

Javier Milei, an ebullient Argentine economist with wild hair and an avid fan base, was once known for his theatrical and acerbic televised takedowns of the country's political elite. Now he has a shot of taking them down at the ballot box.

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