Javier Milei

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In the Name of Freedom: The Dismantling of Decent Work in Argentina

Javier Milei’s recently approved labor reform promises to liberate the Argentine people from the obstacles that constrain their individual prosperity. Yet beneath its façade of freedom, the reform redefines the legal protections that have long safeguarded workers, their well-being, and their environments, as the Agenda 2030’s “Decent Work” Goal demands.

26.03.2026

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From the Certainty of the Past to the Uncertainty of the Future: Argentina’s Midterms Elections

Argentina’s midterm elections tested not only the government’s ability to sustain its reform agenda but also citizens’ growing preference for results over ideology—a transformation increasingly visible across middle-income democracies.

5.11.2025

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The Chipping Away of Argentine Democracy

It has been almost a year and a half since Javier Milei took office in Argentina. As he openly warned he would do during his campaign, his administration has been plagued by authoritarian practices, verbal and institutional violence, and policies that openly curtail citizens’ rights. Argentina currently possesses significant democratic capital, earned by decades of struggles and political commitment. We must now ask how long this capital will last in resisting the libertarian wave.

6.05.2025

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The Rise of Successful Political Outsiders in Latin America: Lessons Learned from Argentine President Javier Milei

The podcast focuses on and draws lessons from the experience of current Argentine president Javier Milei. It delves into pivotal questions: How do outsiders get elected in a political system designed to secure electoral competition among established political leaders? How do they navigate constraints posed by legislatures dominated by opposition? Does the rise of political outsiders from the global north influence the progress of these Latin American leaders? Does the radical right-wing ideology of outsiders make them more effective? What are the lessons for understanding current Latin American politics?

4.12.2024