Javier Milei's ideology and policy: libertarian populism in Argentina

Abstract

Javier Milei's disruptive political style does not appear to have changed since taking office as Argentina’s president on 10 December 2023. He continues to behave, includ­ing on social media, as an aggressive, lone warrior leading a crusade. Milei's government policies are largely in line with his campaign rhetoric. In July 2024, the government scored its first negotiating successes, pushing a legislative package through par­liament and reaching an economic compromise with three-quarters of the provincial governors. While the economic prospects of Argentina still remain uncertain, many of the democratic advances achieved in recent decades are currently facing signifi­cant challenges. (author's abstract)