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Can an ‘Anarcho-Capitalist’ President Save Argentina’s Economy?

Warning: this episode contains strong language. With Argentina again in the midst of an economic crisis, Argentine voters turned to Javier Milei, a far-right libertarian who has drawn comparisons to Donald J. Trump. Jack Nicas, who covers South America for The New York Times, discusses Argentina’s incoming president, and his radical plan to remake the country’s economy. Guest: Jack Nicas, the Brazil bureau chief for The New York Times.
Duration
24m
Broadcast on
11 Dec 2023
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other

Warning: this episode contains strong language.

With Argentina again in the midst of an economic crisis, Argentine voters turned to Javier Milei, a far-right libertarian who has drawn comparisons to Donald J. Trump.

Jack Nicas, who covers South America for The New York Times, discusses Argentina’s incoming president, and his radical plan to remake the country’s economy.

Guest: Jack Nicas, the Brazil bureau chief for The New York Times.

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He spent years working as an economist in teaching economics, then was elected as a freshman congressman, who really didn't show up to Congress much, but really became known to Argentines for many years of TV punditry. He used to be brought on to these cable news talk shows to be the token conservative voice in a country that has influenced the world's world. It's been the first time I've ever been in a country that's in a country that has, in fact, the token conservative voice in a country that has, in recent years, been pretty left-leaning. And he really stood out for a combative style and opinions that are really outside of the mainstream. El papa esa representante el maligno la tiara.

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Warning: this episode contains strong language. With Argentina again in the midst of an economic crisis, Argentine voters turned to Javier Milei, a far-right libertarian who has drawn comparisons to Donald J. Trump. Jack Nicas, who covers South America for The New York Times, discusses Argentina’s incoming president, and his radical plan to remake the country’s economy. Guest: Jack Nicas, the Brazil bureau chief for The New York Times.