The populist Javier Milei wins the Argentine presidential elections

Libertarian candidate Javier Milei swept to victory in Argentina’s presidential election on Sunday, defeating leftist Economy Minister Sergio Massa, according to The Associated Press.

Sergio Massa, Argentina’s economy minister, conceded the defeat of populist Javier Milei in the highly polarized presidential runoff even before the electoral authority released the official results. seconds in the PA. Milei, a right-wing economist, won 55.95% of the vote with 86.6% counted, while Massa got 44.04%.

The polls, which had shown a tight race, tilted in favor thanks, driven by his campaign tactics, which symbolically used a chainsaw to underscore his commitment to cutting government spending, according to AP. Milei’s remarkable political proposal to adopt the US dollar as Argentina’s official currency, an unprecedented move for a nation of its size, will be implemented.

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Conservative ultra-libertarian Javier Milei wins the Argentine presidential election.

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Massa, a seasoned politician representing the political establishment, struggled with challenges related to rising inflation rates during his tenure, according to the AP. The election result demonstrates a change in the Argentine political landscape with voters endorsing Milei’s vision for change.

Polls closed at 6:00 p.m. local time (4:00 p.m. ET). Milei’s victory is likely to bring politics changes, including changes in stances on abortion and climate change, according to the AP. Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro endorsed Milei’s candidacy, giving more importance to the elections.

Milei did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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