Posted 3/2/2024, 5:10:35 AM
Milei Pushes Ambitious Reforms Despite Backlash Over Austerity Measures
- Milei vows to push economic reforms with or without parliament's support
- He called for a 10-point "social pact" to overhaul tax distribution between federal and provincial governments
- Milei has claimed credit for early signs of economic revival like a budget surplus and growing reserves
- However, his austerity measures have sparked protests amid high inflation and economic pain
- Milei asked Argentinians for "patience and trust" as the reforms take time to yield positive impacts