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Related: About this forumTrump-like libertarian Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidency
BUENOS AIRES A radical libertarian and admirer of Donald Trump rode a wave of voter rage to win Argentinas presidency on Sunday, crushing the political establishment and bringing the sharpest turn to the right in four decades of democracy in the country.
Javier Milei, a 53-year-old far-right economist and former television pundit with no governing experience, claimed nearly 56 percent of the vote, with more than 97 percent of votes tallied. It was a stunning upset over Sergio Massa, the center-left economy minister who has struggled to resolve the countrys worst economic crisis in two decades. Even before the official results had been announced Sunday night, Massa acknowledged defeat and congratulated Milei on his win.
Trump also congratulated Milei. I am very proud of you, Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. You will turn your Country around and Make Argentina Great Again!
Voters in this nation of 46 million demanded a drastic change from a government that has sent the peso tumbling, inflation skyrocketing and more than 40 percent of the population into poverty. With Milei, Argentina takes a leap into the unknown with a leader promising to shatter the entire system.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/11/19/argentina-presidential-election-results-javier-milei/
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