Javier Milei: The Argentine Economist Who Could Become the First Libertarian President in Modern History

Don't Cry for Me Argentina (Madonna song). Classical liberals watch out!

Will Argentina repeat the economic miracle of Chile in the 1980s (when e.g. Milton Friedman was advisor)?

There have been way too many socialist experiments in Latin America (incl. Cuba). It is more than high time to try something else, why not classical liberalism!

"Once upon a time, before the First World War, Argentina comfortably stood as one of the ten richest countries in the world. But shortly after Juan Perón took power in 1943, the country embarked on a series of socialist reforms that would knee cap the economy and turn it into an economic backwater, out of which it has yet to return. The country used to be considered a “new Europe.” Now its buildings look older than their ancient European ancestors. ...

Many political pundits projected a third-place finish for the eccentric economist, but his indefatigable campaign has galvanized many Argentines, propelling him to the top of the race. Despite his populist rhetoric, Milei is a staunch libertarian. Even his dogs are named after popular libertarian-leaning economists, including Murray Rothbard, Milton Friedman, and Robert Lucas. ..."

Javier Milei: The Argentine Economist Who Could Become the First Libertarian President in Modern History - Foundation for Economic Education By capturing the minds and imaginations of millions of Argentines, Javier Milei demonstrates, once again, that freedom can be packaged in more ways than one.