Free market economist Javier Milei was voted into office in Argentina last year to fix the high inflation rate and failing economy. But according to a recent report, since he came to power, 5 million more people have fallen into poverty. Milei says this is a rough patch the country must endure to come out on top. Many aren’t so sure. Michael Fox reports from Mendoza, Argentina.
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