Javier Milei Wins Argentina’s Presidential Election, Outlines Program of Radical Transformation

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Local sources from Argentina: EL PAÍS, infobae.
UK coverage: The Telegraph.

Argentina has a new president-elect, and his name is Javier Milei. The extreme libertarian economist won a landslide victory in the country’s presidential election, and he has outlined a program of radical transformation. Milei has vowed to privatize Argentina’s national broadcaster, halt all public construction projects, and implement shock therapy to address the country’s economic turmoil and corruption claims. His victory has been celebrated by former US President Donald Trump and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

Milei has also made progress in confirming his cabinet that will accompany him from December 10th. He has announced that lawyer Mariano Cúneo Libarona will be the Minister of Justice, and Carolina Píparo, former gubernatorial candidate for La Libertad Avanza, will be the new head of ANSES. Additionally, he confirmed that Sandra Petovello will be the Minister of Human Capital, and Diana Mondino will be in charge of Foreign Affairs.

In a conversation with journalist Eduardo Feinman on Radio Mitre, Milei also stated that both Florencio Randazzo and Luis “Toto” Caputo “will be part of the team,” while praising Federico Sturzenegger, the economist who served as President of the Central Bank during Mauricio Macri’s administration, whose name is being considered for the Ministry of Economy. He also mentioned the name of another economist linked to PRO: Luciano Laspina.

When asked about the organizational structure in the areas of Security and Defense, Milei assured that both areas “fall under the responsibility of Victoria (Villarruel),” the vice president-elect. He also highlighted the role that Santiago Caputo will play, whom he mentioned yesterday during his speech. “He is at the same level as my sister; he will be involved in strategic issues. He will have a fundamental role,” he said.

Milei also referred to former senator (Miguel Ángel) Pichetto, who “could play a key role in the Chamber of Deputies,” Cristian Ritondo, and Gustavo Morón, who was Superintendent of Work Risks (SRT) in Macri’s government, for the Labor area. Regarding Randazzo, Milei stated that he maintains a “very important” dialogue with the former Minister of Transportation.

The power transition with Alberto Fernández will begin today, and Milei criticized a possible request for leave by Sergio Massa as Minister of Economy, stating that it would be “an enormous irresponsibility.”

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