Trump and Bolsonaro salute Javier Milei as far right rejoice around the world ‘El Loco’ wins landslide victory in Argentina that experts say shows scale of frustration with Peronist status quo The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2023
Does Javier Milei’s dollarisation plan for Argentina make any economic sense? President-elect’s idea is a gamble that is likely to crash an economy paying the price for mistakes of his predecessor The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023
My Own Personal Evita Plus: OpenAI apocalypse, New York's problematic pie, Backpage trial concludes, and more... Reason · Nov 20, 2023
Who is Javier Milei, Argentina's new hard-right president? Self-described 'anarcho-capitalist' Milei has pledged to eliminate the central bank and cut public spending by 15% Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023
Argentina's next chapter: Hard-right libertarian Milei vows radical change We take a closer look at how Argentina is suffering its worst economic crisis in decades and at the campaign promises made by its far-right president-elect, Javier Milei. We also dive into the unfolding saga at OpenAI, after its board fired co-founder Sam Altman. He's now been picked up by… France 24 · Nov 20, 2023
Up First briefing: Remembering Rosalynn Carter; Sam Altman heads to Microsoft Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has died at 96. OpenAI's Sam Altman moves to Microsoft after his abrupt ousting. WEKU · Nov 20, 2023
First Thing: Richest 1% account for more carbon emissions than poorest 66% ‘Polluter elite’ are plundering the planet to point of destruction, says Oxfam after comprehensive study of climate inequality The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023
Argentina Elects Bitcoin Advocate As President, Crypto Market Gains Momentum Javier Milei's victory sparks 3% surge in Bitcoin price, signaling potential for further growth Zenger · Nov 20, 2023
Not possible to return asylum seekers who arrived from Russia, Finnish president says – as it happened Sauli Niinistö calls for close cooperation on border security during visit to Poland The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023
Chainsaw in hand, ‘anarcho-capitalist’ Javier Milei upends Argentina’s politics His legions of fans call him “the crazy” and “the wig” due to his ferocity and unruly mop of hair, while he refers to himself as “the lion.” He thinks sex education is a Marxist plot to destroy the family, views his cloned mastiffs as his “children with four paws”… France 24 · Nov 20, 2023
Javier Milei: Right-wing libertarian wins Argentina election and is congratulated by Donald Trump Javier Milei has been compared with Donald Trump, who congratulated the politician with the message: 'Make Argentina Great Again' Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023
Argentina election won by far-right Javier Milei as Trump says he is ‘very proud’ Javier Milei secures victory with the widest margin in four decades The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
Monday briefing: The Palestinians determined to get the word out on life inside Gaza In today’s newsletter: Caught in the Israel-Hamas conflict, people in Gaza are using social media and more to grieve and tell their story The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023
Afternoon Update: richest 10% causing 50% of emissions; Optus CEO resigns; and Argentina’s Trump elected president Guardian joint report reveals 12 billionaires are out-polluting 2.1m homes The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2023 Who is Javier Milei? Argentina’s new far-right president ‘El Loco’ takes the stage Likened to Wolverine and Trump and nicknamed ‘the madman’, the former TV pundit is known for his prolific swearing and pledge to take a chainsaw to the machinery of state
The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023 Morning Digest | India’s dream run ends in despair as Australia wins sixth World Cup title, former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 19, 2023
WEKU · Nov 20, 2023 Javier Milei, a radical libertarian populist, elected president of Argentina A former TV pundit and ultra-conservative economist has won Argentina's presidential election. Now he faces the challenge of turning around a crippled economy with staggering inflation of over 140%
The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2023 Argentina presidential election: far-right libertarian Javier Milei wins after rival concedes Victory for TV celebrity turned politician catapults South America’s second-largest economy into an unpredictable future
Barchart · Nov 19, 2023 Sunday Scaries: What I'm Watching This Week In The Grain Markets Brazil's weather remains the focus, though Ukraine announcing their insurance deal, Argentina holding a major election and China courting the West all has my attention too...
The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2023 Argentina holds breath as far-right Milei seizes narrow runoff advantage Populist provocateur appears slight favorite over Peronist Sergio Massa as 35m Argentinians vote to choose new president
France 24 · Nov 19, 2023 Populist challenges economy minister in Argentina's presidential runoff Voters in Argentina were heading to the polls Sunday in a presidential runoff election that will determine whether South America’s second-largest economy will take a rightward shift.
France 24 · Nov 17, 2023 Establishment insider or political provocateur? Argentina faces stark presidential choice Amid skyrocketing poverty and inflation, Argentinians face a stark choice on Sunday between two wildly different presidential candidates. Libertarian Javier Milei has led a disruptive campaign that has galvanised voters and won support from a faction of the traditional far-right. But a shock first-round victory for current Economy Minister Sergio…
The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023 Argentina to vote in crucial presidential elections amid mounting economic woes Nicolas, a 20-year-old student in Buenos Aires, faces an economic crisis reflected in 143% inflation & increased poverty. Javier Milei, an economist advocating tax cuts & dollarisation, is in a runoff against the Minister of Economy. People are deprived of basic needs & must be resourceful to survive. Lionel Vargas…
France 24 · Nov 17, 2023 Milei or Massa? Argentinians face tough choice amid economic crisis As Argentina gets ready to vote for a new president, over 40 percent of its population live under the poverty line as their budgets are squeezed by triple digit inflation. The two candidates running for president – far-right libertarian outsider Javier Milei and ruling Peronist economy minister Sergio Massa –…
The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2023 Milei fraud claims echo Trump ahead of Argentinian presidential runoff The far-right candidate’s attacks on the electoral process raises fears that he might not accept a negative result in Sunday’s vote