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Far-right political outsider elected president in Argentina

Argentinians went to the polls amid an economic crisis, soaring inflation and growing poverty. As many nations have in the last decade, they elected a populist outsider. Economist, author and media commentator Javier Milei is now president-elect thanks to an exhausted and angry electorate. Amna Nawaz discussed what Milei's win means for Argentina and beyond with Oliver Stuenkel.

Far-right political outsider elected president in Argentina

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