Argentina president: On October 26

On October 26, Argentina’s President, the far-right libertarian Javier Milei, secured a stunning victory in the country’s midterm elections, signalling confidence in his economic reforms amidst rising discontent. The La Libertad Avanza Party (LLA), which he heads, secured over 40 per cent of the ... This article was originally published December 9, 2024 and has since been updated. In December 2023, Javier Milei assumed the presidency of Argentina, becoming the first self-professed libertarian head of state in the world. The former congressman, radio host, and economist won 56 percent of the ... BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentines have overwhelmingly elected Javier Milei, an ultra-conservative economist, as the next president of the South American country. With nearly all the votes... Javier Gerardo Milei[a] (born 22 October 1970) is an Argentine politician and economist who has served as President of Argentina since 2023.