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Mr Milei's rival, economy minister Sergio Massa, called him to concede.

Former US President Donald Trump congratulated Mr Milei on his victory, saying he would "Make Argentina Great Again!".

The election comes at a difficult time for Argentina with rising inflation and an economy in crisis on peoples' minds.

Mr Milei's proposals, which included detonating the central bank, won support with voters desperate for change...

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[–] amenotef@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

I just hope that in the long term the country can finally liberate the people who are currently economically dependent on the state. So they can find their own economic path, no matter who is ruling.

They always give you money in Argentina. For exchange of a future vote, of course. But nobody really cares about giving you a way out where you are in charge and capable of finding and getting your own work and opportunities.

And the inflation, as always, eats the lowest class first, the one that has less opportunities to find a new job. And less capable of saving money. Remember that. The very high inflation is indirectly murdering people.

[–] vxx@lemmy.world 22 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

if he's like every other right wing populist, the poor will have it even harder. All for the rich, baby! Oh, and his own pockets will be filled.

[–] racsol@lemmy.ml 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Fuentes: Miami me lo confirmó.

[–] vxx@lemmy.world 10 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

I hope I'm wrong and that he's the first far right populist in history that cares about their citizens and not the money.

This guy looks like reports of decadent parties and wasting argentinas money on himself is right around the corner though.

[–] racsol@lemmy.ml 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

wasting argentinas money on himself

you mean like Cristina Fernández de Kirchner?

In case you need context (because most people commenting doesn't seem to know anything about Argentina): Cristina Fernández de Kirchner served as Argentina's president between 2007 and 2015. Then, she was vice president in 2019 with Alberto Fernández as president.

The other candidate Sergio Massa has been Minister of Economy since 3 August 2022.

[–] racsol@lemmy.ml 2 points 11 months ago

Amen.

For people who are not from Argentina, you should at least make the effort to understand the current problems argentinian society is facing.

If you don't care to do that, why even share any opinion at all and just hate Milei.

There's a lot of good reasons to hate the other candidates too. Even more than Milei if you ask me. The thing is, this guy does not come from the elite ruling class.

Disclaimer: I am not Argentinian, but I have family and friends over there.