Argentina Elects an 'Anarcho-Capitalist'

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 22, 2023

In a surprising turn of events, Argentines have taken a far-right turn in Sunday's presidential election, resulting in the victory of the self-described 'anarcho-capitalist' political newcomer, Javier Milei. Ana Lankes, Latin America correspondent for The Economist, describes the circumstances that led to Milei's victory, what she learned during her three-hour exclusive interview with him before the election, and what lessons we can gather from the results in Argentina a year ahead of 2024.

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