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Argentina's radical new president, Javier Milei (Exclusive interview)
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Argentina's radical new president, Javier Milei (Exclusive interview)

In an exclusive interview with Ian Bremmer for the latest episode of GZERO World, Argentine President Javier Milei defends his radical approach to saving Argentina’s struggling economy, his commitment to aligning with liberal democracies, and his pragmatic stance on international trade and alliances.

How Javier Milei is turning Argentina's economy around
Quick Take

How Javier Milei is turning Argentina's economy around

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: We've had a first budget surplus that Argentina has enjoyed in over a decade. And monthly inflation, which has been significant highs and impossible for the people, is actually slowing down. After several administrations in Argentina doing their damnedest to destroy the economy, Milei is turning the place around. And by the way, this was not what I expected when the elections were happening.

Argentine presidential candidate Javier Milei gives a speech in Buenos Aires on Aug. 7, 2023.
popular

Populism rules the day in Argentina

Far-right eccentric economist Javier Milei surprised everyone in Argentina’s primary election on Sunday. Faced with 116% annual inflation, a 43% poverty rate, a plunging peso, and rising crime, voters responded at the polls by awarding Milei the most votes.

Cutout of presidential hopeful Javier Milei on an Argentine flag background
Viewpoint

Can a far-right populist win in Argentina?

With six months to go to the election, Javier Milei's message is resonating with young voters fed up with the political establishment.

What We’re Watching: Argentine VP assassination attempt, Ethiopian escalation, Zaporizhzhia tour
Russia/Ukraine

What We’re Watching: Argentine VP assassination attempt, Ethiopian escalation, Zaporizhzhia tour

Argentina's VP Cristina Fernández de Kirchner survived an assassination attempt, Eritrea jumps back into Ethiopia’s civil war, UN nuclear inspectors assess Zaporizhzhia damage

What We’re Watching: Argentine VP’s legal woes, angry Haitians, Pakistan’s Qatari cash push, Trump’s DOJ suit
Middle East

What We’re Watching: Argentine VP’s legal woes, angry Haitians, Pakistan’s Qatari cash push, Trump’s DOJ suit

Argentina's VP might be on the ropes; Haitians demand PM’s resignation; Pakistani PM in Qatar, hat in hand; Trump sues DOJ

War of the Fernandezes in Argentina
Viewpoint

War of the Fernandezes in Argentina

Why don't the president and the VP get along, and what does that mean for the country's political future? We get some clarity from Eurasia Group's Daniel Kerner and Luciano Sigalov.