Javier Milei’s presidency, which started in December last year in Argentina, brought significant attention to his legislative agenda in Congress. Among his anticipated policies was the privatization of Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales (YPF), a move closely watched by international investors. Achieving a legislative majority proved challenging for Milei, as unions and politicians opposed his policy packages, […]
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