Argentine President Javier Milei has boldly reshuffled his cabinet, underscoring significant internal tensions. Nicolás Posse, the Chief of Cabinet, has stepped down, with Guillermo Francos, the Interior Minister, stepping in. This change aligns with Milei’s push for economic reforms to revive Argentina’s faltering economy. Why is this significant? Argentina faces nearly 300% inflation—a critical level […]
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