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What's behind Argentina's Javier Milei's election win?

The Inside Story Podcast
The Inside Story Podcast
Episode • Aug 18, 2023 • 22m

Surging prices, skyrocketing inflation and a plunging currency -- after a shock victory by a far-right candidate in Argentina's presidential primary. So, who is Javier Milei?  What's behind his election win? And what are his chances in October's presidential race?

Join Host Rob Matheson

Guests:

Alan Cibils - Chairman of the Political Economy Department, Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento.

Javier Farje - Latin American Affairs Analyst.

Sebastian Lacunza - Columnist, El Diario AR.