The Economist: Javier Milei has turned Argentina into a libertarian laboratory
Javier Milei, Argentina's president, achieved significant legislative victories and engaged in high-profile international diplomacy. Despite fiscal surpluses and reduced inflation, his economic strategies, including central bank plans, raise investor concerns. Milei's reforms face opposition and social unrest, with protests and economic challenges looming. The overvalued peso and upcoming policy decisions will test his administration's resilience and impact.
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From The Economist, published under licence. The original article can be found on www.economist.com
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But the biggest economic test is yet to come
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