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AQ Podcast: Why Argentines Seem to Be Sticking With Milei

Despite recession and inflation, Milei has maintained his popularity. The reason for that lies in part in a lack of alternatives.

REACTION: Javier Milei Wins Argentina’s Presidency

The libertarian lawmaker finished 11 points ahead of economy minister Sergio Massa. Experts analyze what happened and what’s next for the country.

In Argentina, a nation caught in economic crisis, the odds are stacked against Sergio Massa or Javier Milei the day after the presidential election.

Argentina’s Next President Will Tread a Thorny Path Forward

In a nation caught in economic crisis, the odds are stacked against Massa or Milei the day after the presidential election, writes a leading emerging-market economist.

AQ Podcast | Massa vs. Milei: Who Is the Favorite in Argentina?

Peronist Sergio Massa and libertarian Javier Milei head to the November 19 presidential runoff.

REACTION: Massa Takes First Place in Argentina, Heads to Runoff With Milei

The economy minister surpassed expectations, while the libertarian failed to improve on his August performance.

How a Faded 1980s Party Explains Argentina’s 2023 Election

All three leading candidates have ties to the “Ucedé,” which has pushed a free-market agenda for decades.

REACTION: Javier Milei Surprises in Argentina Primary Election

Analysts react to primary elections, which saw a surge for the libertarian outsider and a victory for Patricia Bullrich over Horacio Rodríguez Larreta.

What Peronism’s White-Knuckle Deal Means for Argentina’s Presidential Race

Economy minister Sergio Massa emerged triumphant, aiding the struggling ruling bloc—but unity is a work in progress.

Sergio Massa and Javier Milei will head to Argentina's November 19 presidential runoff.

Meet the Candidates: Argentina

Sergio Massa faces Javier Milei in the November 19 presidential runoff.

Sergio Massa at a press conference in Buenos Aires in September. Massa has averted a collapse in Argentina's economy, but has not taken forward radical reforms to the country's economic policy.

100 Days of Sergio Massa’s Balancing Act

Argentina’s economy minister has prevented wholesale collapse. Is that enough to claim victory?

Argentine President Alberto Fernández has pinned his hopes on the new economy minister Sergio Massa.

What’s Ahead for Alberto Fernández’s Last Year in Office?

With hopes pinned on a new economy minister, several factors could disrupt the country’s fragile stability.

Argentina's President Alberto Fernández sits with Economy Minister Sergio Massa, who will try to fix Argentina's economy and high inflation.

Can Anyone Stop Argentina’s Great Unraveling?

A workable solution must address the country’s dense web of special privileges.