Tag: Javier Milei

• Tuesday, September 5th 2023 - 11:30 UTC

  Argentina: There is no stopping Milei, poll shows

  

  Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei remained the top contender for the Oct. 22 presidential elections, according to a survey by the consulting firm Opinaia released Monday in Buenos Aires.

• Tuesday, September 5th 2023 - 10:52 UTC

  Milei's running mate, linked to last military dictatorship, pays tribute to “victims of terrorism”

  

  Libertarian Congresswoman and vice-presidential candidate Victoria Villarruel Monday paid a tribute to the victims of acts of terrorism committed by guerrilla groups such as Montoneros and ERP in Argentina in the 1970s. Villarruel is the daughter of a former commander of the war in the Falkland Islands, imprisoned for his participation in crimes during the last military dictatorship (1976-1983).

• Tuesday, September 5th 2023 - 10:11 UTC

  A backward Church or an ideologically combative and confused Pope?

  

  By Gwynne Dyer – Javier Milei, who is very likely to be elected president of Argentina in the October election, is fairly frank in his view of Pope Francis, a fellow Argentine. He calls Francis “a Communist turd” and “the representative of the Evil One on Earth”. Even for a ranter like Milei, who ranks very high on the Trump scale of invective, that’s rare praise.

• Monday, September 4th 2023 - 11:35 UTC

  Argentina: Leftwing terrorism victims' event sparks reaction from human rights groups

  

  Human rights organizations in Argentina Sunday expressed their rejection of Libertarian Congresswoman and Vice-Presidential candidate Victoria Villarruel offering a “tribute” on Monday to the victims of terrorism in the 1970s at the Buenos Aires City Legislature.

• Friday, September 1st 2023 - 10:35 UTC

  Argentina's PASO elections: Milei's victory narrower than thought

  

  Libertarian contender Javier Milei's victory in the Aug. 13 Mandatory, Open, and Simultaneous Primary (PASO) elections in Argentina was not as appalling as it seemed, it was reported Thursday in Buenos Aires after the final vote count was released.

• Monday, August 28th 2023 - 08:20 UTC

  Massa announces measures for the poorest leading up to the elections

  

  Argentina's Economy Minister and presidential candidate on behalf of the Ruling Unión por la Patria (UP) Sunday announced a series of measures towards improving the people's situation through the current crisis ahead of the Oct. 22 elections.

• Saturday, August 26th 2023 - 16:44 UTC

  Main opposition candidates against Argentina joining BRICS

  

  Libertarian Congressman and Presidential candidate Javier Milei Thursday rejected Argentina joining the BRICS on the ground that “I will not promote a deal with Communists.”

• Thursday, August 24th 2023 - 11:46 UTC

  Argentina is invited to join BRICS along with six other countries

  

  The BRICS group, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has announced its plan to expand its membership by adding six new countries, including Argentina. The decision was revealed during a press conference jointly conducted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and leaders from the existing BRICS nations.

• Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 09:24 UTC

  Dozens arrested in Argentina for looting

  

  Several dozens were arrested Tuesday in Argentina for looting in the provinces of Córdoba and Mendoza, it was reported. There were other incidents in the Greater Buenos Aires area and also in the country's capital.

• Tuesday, August 22nd 2023 - 10:00 UTC

  Milei dating CFK impersonator ahead of presidential elections

  

  Libertarian Congressman and presidential candidate Javier Milei are dating comedian and impersonator, Fátima Florez, it was reported in Buenos Aires as the winner of the Aug. 13 Mandatory, Simultaneous and Open Primary (PASO) came under heavy criticism for his almost perennial singleness and his devotion to his sister and dogs.