Economy News Argentine Libertarian Milei Pledges New Political Era After Election Win

After winning Trump's $20 billion, President Milei must win votes as Argentine industry reels

The drastic austerity program of Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei has succeeded in lowering inflation and won effusive praise from President Trump. Read More

Argentina's Milei heads to White House for political, economic lifeline

Embattled Argentine President Javier Milei visits the White House on Tuesday, banking on a high-profile show of political and economic support from ally President Donald Trump ahead of crunch legislat ... Read More

Trump has said Milei must win Argentina's midterm vote. What does that look like?

Half of Argentina's lower Chamber of Deputies, or 127 seats, as well as a third of the Senate, or 24 seats, are up for election on October 26. Read More

Milei Vowed to Fix Argentina’s Economy. Then Came a New Crisis.

President Javier Milei slashed inflation and spending, but it wasn’t enough to stave off an economic crisis. President Trump has offered him a lifeline. By Ana Ionova and Daniel Politi Ana Ionova, who ... Read More

Milei Fixed Half of Argentina’s Inflation Problem. He Needs Help With the Rest.

Two years ago, Argentines elected the radical libertarian Javier Milei as president with a mandate to fix the country’s chronically high inflation. The odds didn’t look good. Previous presidents had ... Read More

Trump Wades Into Bailout Politics in Offering a Lifeline to Argentina

A $20 billion loan to support Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, could come with economic and political risks. By Alan Rappeport and Colby Smith Alan Rappeport reported from Washington, and Colby ... Read More