The Latest Breaking News from Javier Milei

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.

The Week · Aug 16, 2023

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 · Aug 14, 2023

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 · Aug 14, 2023

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

The Guardian - US · May 8, 2023

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 · Apr 27, 2023

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.

Reuters · Apr 27, 2023

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.

Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2023

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.

Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · Sep 2, 2022