The Take: Who is Argentina’s new Libertarian president, Javier Milei?

Far-right outsider and Libertarian Javier Milei is Argentina’s new president. What does it mean for Argentinians?

Argentine president-elect Javier Milei addresses supporters after winning Argentina's runoff presidential election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 19, 2023
Argentinian President-elect Javier Milei addresses supporters after winning Argentina's run-off presidential election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 19, 2023 [Agustin Marcarian/Reuters]

Javier Milei, Argentina’s new president, won an election for his far-right policies – and his eccentricities. As he takes office, how will his decisions affect one of the largest economies in Latin America and the people dependent on it?

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  • Teresa Bo (@TeresaBo), Senior Correspondent, Al Jazeera English

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Source: Al Jazeera