President Javier Milei has made global headlines with his radical economic reforms and bold rhetoric, earning praise from figures like Donald Trump and Silicon Valley elites. At home, his record is mixed: inflation has dropped dramatically and a major IMF deal has been secured, but poverty remains high and economic imbalances persist. With his approval rating holding steady below 50%, Argentina stands at a crossroads. Will Milei deliver transformational change, or will discontent shift momentum to other political forces? To unpack what’s happening on the ground, we’re joined by political consultant Ana Iparraguirre.
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Guest:
Ana Iparraguirre is a partner at GBAO, a Washington-based political strategy consultancy.
Host:
Brian Winter is the editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly
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Argentina: A 2025 Snapshot by Emilie Sweigart
Javier Milei Has Surprised Almost Everybody by Benjamin Gedan
