A year in, Argentina’s libertarian president slashes spending as poverty rises

The World

Javier Milei, Argentina’s TV pundit-turned-president vowed to send shock waves through his country’s economy and government when he took office a year ago. He’s spent the last 12 months slashing public spending and subsidies, and creating a Ministry of Deregulation. Reporter Natalio Cosoy in Buenos Aires talks with The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler about how Milei’s rule has impacted Argentines.

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