Here's what to know. Far-right libertarian Javier Milei denies climate change and has drawn comparisons to Donald Trump Javier Milei, 53, is new to politics. He was elected to Argentina's Congress ...

Argentina's newly elected far-right president, Javier Milei Millete, was sworn into office over the weekend. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) PRESIDENT JAVIER MILEI: (Speaking Spanish).

In other words, it is Argentina’s Donald Trump moment. Mr. Milei, a libertarian economist and freshman congressman, made clear in his victory speech on Sunday that he would move fast to overhaul ...

What to Know as Argentina Votes in a Pivotal Election On Sunday, voters will choose whether to elect a far-right libertarian, Javier Milei, or the center-left economy minister, Sergio Massa.

This lack of political muscle, combined with the depth of Argentina’s malaise, will make it difficult for him to achieve his grand promises. Mr Milei was elected on a pledge to take a chainsaw ...

Argentina's Economy Minister Sergio Massa has conceded defeat to populist Javier Milei, an "anarcho-capitalist" often compared to Donald Trump.

With 2-in-5 already under the poverty line in Argentina, there is concern that if the number grows much higher the streets will flood with protesters and social unrest will explode.