Tag: Javier Milei

Wednesday, August 9th 2023 - 10:45 UTC
Argentina: Milei closes campaign ahead of PASO elections

Libertarian Deputy Javier Milei closed his campaign for Sunday's Simultaneous, Open, and Mandatory Primary (PASO) presidential elections like a rock star in a packed Buenos Aires indoor 15,000-capacity Movistar Arena, capitalizing on one of Mexican singer Luis Miguel's days off at the venue.
Wednesday, July 12th 2023 - 10:57 UTC
Argentina: Javier Milei's party under investigation

Argentine Judiciary authorities have launched a probe into allegations that the political party La Libertad Avanza of Deputy Javier Milei was charging up to US$ 50,000 for a slot on the ballot lists, it was reported in Buenos Aires.
Sunday, June 25th 2023 - 20:34 UTC
One of these 13 people will be Argentina's next president

After Saturday's deadline for registering candidacies, there are only 13 contenders left, one of whom will be Argentina's next president comes Dec. 10.
Thursday, May 18th 2023 - 11:49 UTC
Javier Milei's Presidential Platform: Privatization, Gun Rights, and Immigration Restrictions

Controversial Libertarian Deputy Javier Milei pledged to sell off all of the State's assets, legalize the free carrying of weapons, privatize the health system, impose cuts in pension expenses, eliminate the compulsory nature of sex education in schools, and restrict the entry of foreigners, among other ideas if he is elected President of Argentina.
Tuesday, May 9th 2023 - 10:48 UTC
Argentina: Milei picks Vice-Presidential candidate

Argentine Libertarian Deputy Javier Milei has announced that fellow Congresswoman Victoria Villarruel will be his running mate.
Monday, May 8th 2023 - 11:16 UTC
Ruling parties are reelected in 3 Argentine provinces

Three Argentine provinces held gubernatorial elections on Sunday. In all of them, the ruling parties were reelected. In a year with presidential elections looming, these results were expected to shed some light on who might make it to the Casa Rosada next December 10, but nothing of the sort happened.
Friday, April 14th 2023 - 10:53 UTC
Minister Fernández sees “blood and corpses” should the opposition win

Argentina's Security Minister Aníbal Fernández Thursday warned of the consequences of the opposition winning this year's presidential elections and foresaw “streets full of blood and dead people” should either Patricia Bullrich or Javier Milei reach Casa Rosada.
Friday, December 2nd 2022 - 19:05 UTC
Congressman Milei, the lesser evil for Argentina's elections next year

A Mendoza-based polling firm has carried out an innovative study on the most likely candidates to run for president of Argentina in 2023 and found that Libertarian Deputy Javier Milei was deemed the “lesser evil.”
Friday, November 25th 2022 - 08:19 UTC
Argentina: Milei and Bullrich share common values ahead of 2023 elections

Argentine Liberal Deputy Javier Milei admitted he would gladly face PRO Chairwoman (and Presidential hopeful) Patricia Bullrich in next year's primary elections and if he loses he would agree to serve as Minister of Economy under her.
Monday, October 31st 2022 - 19:56 UTC
Almost unused Milei Argentine Congress chair “on sale”

A mock e-commerce ad selling Argentine Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei's Congress seat for AR$ 240 (around US$ 0.82 at the unofficial “blue” exchange rate) was published this past weekend. Bidders could also opt for the 12-monthly-payment option.