Argentina's clear message: The economy comes first

Argentina's clear message: The economy comes first

Opinion editorial ¡Viva la Argentina! Argentine voters picked right-wing libertarian Javier Milei over lefty Sergio Massa as their president Sunday, sending a clear message to the country’s political elite: Ditch the socialism and fix the economy. With a big personality, outsider persona and unique hair, Milei draws comparisons to former President Donald Trump — but make no mistake: Voters put him in office because of his ideas. He vowed to slash taxes and spending, ditch the central bank, dollarize Argentina’s …