As we were about to publish the latest editorial of the Argentine section of the IMT, concerning the first budget announcements of the new government of far-right demagogue president Milei, he doubled down: announcing by decree the abolition of over 300 pieces of legislation, which regulate economic activity in a wide range of fields. This is an unprecedented, ultra-liberal assault on the rights and living conditions of the working masses, introduced using undemocratic emergency decree powers. The announcement provoked a spontaneous movement of protest, with thousands coming out into the streets of Buenos Aires, as Alejandro Spezia describes in this special update (the original article follows after).
Argentina: the movement against Milei has begun
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Argentina elections: Sergio Massa contains far-right wave, defeating Javier Milei in the first round
The economy minister won 36.6% of the vote, while his rival secured 30%. They will both try to win over the voters for Patricia Bullrich, who came in third place and was knocked out of the race
Argentina elections: Sergio Massa contains far-right wave, defeating Javier Milei in the first round
The Atlas Network and the Building of Argentina’s Donald Trump
Yves here. We’re featuring a post from openDemocracy on Argentina’s primary results that had far-right candidate Javier Milei beating the candidates of the two parties that have been in power for two decades. The post is telling, and not in a good way. Milei does advocate extreme views (not that he can go as far as he likes since even if he won a plurality again, he would still be leading a coalition government). And too many commentators forget that voters regularly move to the right in bad economic times, which Argentina is certainly suffering. It’s that the piece depicts him as a Trumpian outsider/madman, when Nick Corbishley’s post right after the primary results were in describes Milei’s considerable, if sometimes seamy, establishment connections…including to the Kochs:
How Javier Milei Upset Argentina’s Political Status Quo
Previously:
Is Argentina’s presidential frontrunner Javier Milei US’ “boy?” Rejects China+Mercosur, embraces $$
Orinoco Tribune Editor: There Was a Coup Against Pedro Castillo in Peru + Some Notes
Is Argentina’s presidential frontrunner Javier Milei US’ “boy?” Rejects China+Mercosur, embraces $$
Argentina’s Milei Says He’d Reject ‘Assassin’ China, Leave Mercosur
Milei described his foreign policy proposals as a global “fight against socialists and statists,” and revealed that he would appoint Diana Mondino, a trusted economic adviser, to be his top diplomat. She’s a former Standard & Poor’s director for Argentina and is running for Congress.
Video via Emil Cosman
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Read More »Orinoco Tribune Editor: There Was a Coup Against Pedro Castillo in Peru + Some Notes
Orinoco Tribune Editor: There Was a Coup Against Pedro Castillo in Peru
Rodríguez remarked that the appointment of Vice President Dina Boluarte as the de facto president is a measure adopted by the Peruvian Congress to disguise the coup d’état. “Naming Dina Boluarte as the de facto president is a halfway solution between Pedro Castillo and José William Zapata, the president of Congress, who is a right-wing military man accused of corruption and drug trafficking and what have you,” he opined. “So, I believe they chose Dina Boluarte to prevent greater tension or political instability in Peru… In fact, José William Zapata was the president of Peru for some minutes and then transferred power to Dina Boluarte. This was all that was behind the coup in Peru.”
Some notes, to self, on José Williams, Hernando de Soto, Institute for Liberty and Democracy, Omidyar Network, & Atlas Network:
Read More »There’s a Kyle Rittenhouse Cultural Center in Argentina—and It Just Got Raided 🤨
The center is named after the teen who became a right-wing star after shooting three people, two fatally, during a Black Lives Matter protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
There’s a Kyle Rittenhouse Cultural Center in Argentina—and It Just Got Raided
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Man who attempted to assassinate Argentine vice president has Nazi tattoo
Identified as Fernando Andre Sabag Montiel, suspect sports a ‘black sun’ symbol that has been used by white supremacist mass shooters
Man who attempted to assassinate Argentine vice president has Nazi tattoo
In the second photo: Ihor Halushka, member of the Azov battalion. He was honored a few days ago at Disney World.
In the third photo: the Sonnenrad, the Nazi tattoo that they both wear.” – PabloMM @ Twitter
Assassination Attempt Foiled in Argentina After Suspect Pulls Handgun on VP Cristina Kirchner
In videos broadcast by the local television and by news agencies, it can be seen how the vice president bends over and grabs her head at the moment a man points a gun at her.
Assassination Attempt Foiled in Argentina After Suspect Pulls Handgun on VP Cristina Kirchner
Foreign Minister of Argentina Exposes US Role Behind Political Persecution of Cristina Fernández + Cristina Kirchner Denounces Trial as ‘Media-Judicial Firing Squad’
Venezuela opposition leader Guaido in “informal” meetings with Colombia’s govt
CARACAS – Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has held “informal meetings” with members of newly elected Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s government, he said on Friday.
Venezuela opposition leader Guaido in “informal” meetings with Colombia’s govt
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