I’m sorry to report that “the Donald Trump of Argentina” Javier Milei has won his country’s presidential election.
Milei has all the earmarks of the world’s rising numbers of extreme right-wing leaders. He believes that climate change is a hoax perpetrated by Marxists and that gun laws increase crime levels.
From CNN: Milei, a social conservative with ties to the American right, opposes abortion rights and has called climate change a “lie of socialism.” He has promised to slash government spending by closing Argentina’s ministries of culture, education, and diversity, and by eliminating public subsidies.
The first person to call to congratulate him? Donald Trump himself.
Newly Elected Argentine President Will Push Right-Wing Agenda
Does this guy have a solid point?
Is war a bad thing? What about rape and torture?
Do they point to weaknesses that must be strengthened?
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Maybe the protestors are less concerned about length of time in office, and more with criminal authoritarianism.
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