Libertarian Outsider Milei Wins Argentine Presidency in Landslide, Vowing Radical Economic Reforms
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Libertarian outsider Javier Milei won Argentina’s presidency, promising a radical shakeup to fix decades of policy mismanagement.
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Milei took 56% of the votes vs 44% for opponent Sergio Massa in a surprise landslide victory.
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Milei plans drastic economic reforms like ditching the peso for the US dollar and closing the central bank.
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Milei's win signals Argentines' frustration with inflation, poverty, and the incumbent government.
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Uncertainty lies ahead as Milei lacks a team and faces implementing difficult reforms with minimal congressional support.