The Latest Breaking News from Javier Milei

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.

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.

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

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.