In Argentina’s primary elections, liberal candidate Javier Milei emerged as the top contender. Milei, a national deputy, advocates for a reduced state size, tax cuts, and the dissolution of the Central Bank. He took a stand against a historical phrase by Eva Perón, an iconic figure in Argentina’s political history, stressing the importance of economic […]
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