Javier Milei, an Argentine libertarian, is rising in the polls

Javier Milei, a libertarian economist and congressman, is leading in some polls as the most popular individual politician in Argentina, ahead of the primaries in August. He is benefiting from anti-establishment rhetoric and policies such as cutting through public spending with a 'chainsaw' and reduc

May 5, 2023 . 10:53 AM

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Libertarian economist Javier Milei is rising in Argentine polls, benefiting from economic chaos and anti-establishment rhetoric.
He is leading in some polls as the most popular individual politician, ahead of the primaries in August to determine which candidates run.
His support is highest with men under the age of 30.
Milei's policies include cutting through public spending with a 'chainsaw' and reducing government expenditures by 10% of GDP in his first year in office.
He is in favour of dollarisation and wants to shift the economy to the US dollar.