Argentina: How anarcho-capitalist Milei is stirring up politics
By France24
13 October 2021 |
4:01 pm
Javier Milei is the embodiment of anti-establishment rebellion. For years, the economist did the rounds on talk shows and slammed the country's politics. Now he wants to be its leader. Young voters think that's good.
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