BBC: Argentina election: Javier Milei, TikTok economist, leads polls
Argentina votes on Sunday in one of the most open presidential elections for decades.
The effects of a deep economic crisis have proved fertile ground for an unorthodox far-right front-runner, with wild hair, big sideburns and a totally radical approach to ruling the country.
Javier Milei was, until recently, a relative unknown. An economist, pundit and rock fan, he came top in recent primaries and polls now put him ahead in Sunday's first round.
He is very clear about wanting to shake things up. At one campaign event, he wielded a chainsaw to send a message that he intends to slash spending to improve Argentina's economy.
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WNU Editor: Inflation in Argentina is now at 138%. Interest rates are at 133%. I do not think the majority of people in Argentina want this to continue and will vote for someone different.
Argentine Voters Go To The Polls To Elect A New President This Sunday
Argentina election: Javier Milei, TikTok economist, leads polls -- BBC
Far-right candidate leads polls ahead of Argentina's presidential election -- Axios
'I'm 50-50 until Sunday': Argentina's voters on a knife-edge as election nears -- Reuters
A man, a plan, a chainsaw: How a power tool took center stage in Argentina’s presidential race -- AP
Argentina’s far-right firebrand Javier Milei is the one to beat in a wide-open presidential race -- CNBC
Argentine voters, fired up by anger, ready to leap into the political void -- Reuters