Milei Win Buys Time To Return Argentina to Prosperity
Once a common saying, “rich like an Argentine” became a sad joke under statist politicians.
Once a common saying, “rich like an Argentine” became a sad joke under statist politicians.
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With midterms ahead, Milei promises more funding for pensions, health, and education.
Argentina's left-populist movement held first place and widened its lead compared to the 2023 elections by two percentage points.
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The IMF says the deal builds on "impressive early progress in stabilizing the economy."
As poverty and inflation plunge, Milei's reforms begin to reshape Argentina's economy.
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"The effects were immediately seen by everyone and they were all beneficial," says the former vice president of Argentina's central bank.
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"The effects were immediately seen by everyone and they were all beneficial," says the former vice president of Argentina's central bank.
Inflation and rent prices are down, and the country has a budget surplus.
The move "seeks cheaper food for Argentines and more Argentine food for the world."
Austerity measures and bold economic reforms led to the country's lowest inflation rate in over four years.
Reason visited Argentina to find out if Javier Milei's reforms are working.
Two Argentine pundits debate the success of Javier Milei.
But local free market economists think further currency and labor reforms will get the Argentine economy recovering faster
AFIP is an "unnecessary bureaucracy" that stifles economic freedom, says Milei's government.
A free market for housing is one that benefits both renters and landlords.
Javier Milei’s repeal of restrictive rent control laws increased housing supply and stabilized prices.
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With his initial reforms now in effect, the Argentine president announced the "second phase" of his war against inflation and the deficit.
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The Cato Institute's Ian Vasquez recently organized a conference in Argentina featuring President Javier Milei. He gives an update on the presidency.
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Argentine President Javier Milei and Tesla CEO Elon Musk met for the first time in Austin, Texas, where they "agreed on the need for free markets."
In a recent interview, the Argentine president said he would have ended up in prison if he dollarized the economy.
The cuts are part of the president's broader strategy to achieve fiscal balance at any cost.