Latin America

Argentina's President-elect Javier Milei has a plan to fight inflation: dollarization

6:39am November 22, 2023

In the face of 142% annualized inflation, Argentina's president-elect has advocated for "dollarization" — making the U.S. dollar the country's official currency.

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National

Many migrants entering the U.S. illegally land in makeshift camps in California

8:13am November 21, 2023

A small town near California's border with Mexico is home to an open air camp with few amenities — hundreds of migrants have been placed there while awaiting processing by U.S. officials.

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National

Morning news brief

7:39am November 21, 2023

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Ukraine. Many migrants enter the U.S. illegally and land at makeshift camps in California. TSA braces for record air travelers.

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What to know about Argentina's eccentric, conservative new president-elect

5:14pm November 20, 2023

by Carrie Kahn

An ultra-conservative economist, known for his temper and eccentricities, will take over Argentina's presidency in December amidst one of the worst economic downturns in decades.

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Radical libertarian populist Javier Milei was elected president of Argentina

5:06am November 20, 2023

President-elect Javier Milei has a tough agenda ahead of him. He will have to deal with triple digit inflation, rising poverty and a population that has become very polarized from the close race.

Politics & Government

Morning news brief

5:06am November 20, 2023

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96. Israel and Hamas appear to inch toward a possible deal to release some hostages. An ultra-conservative economist won Argentina's presidential election.

Javier Milei of La Libertad Avanza speaks to supporters during his closing rally at Movistar Arena on Oct. 18 in Buenos Aires.

World News

Javier Milei, a radical libertarian populist, elected president of Argentina

10:18pm November 19, 2023

by Carrie Kahn

A former TV pundit and ultra-conservative economist has won Argentina's presidential election. Now he faces the challenge of turning around a crippled economy with staggering inflation of over 140%

Voters in Argentina will select a new president

7:13am November 18, 2023

by Carrie Kahn

The two candidates in Argentina's Presidential runoff are almost neck and neck in an election where the economic crisis dominates the race.

Against a backdrop of an Argentine flag, supporters of presidential candidate for La Libertad Avanza Alliance, Javier Milei, record with their mobile phones as he speaks during a campaign appearance.

World News

In tight election race, Argentina to choose between far-right and Peronist candidates

5:01am November 18, 2023

by Carrie Kahn

Sunday's vote is between a far-right libertarian and the current economy minister. The winner will confront challenges such as triple-digit inflation, poverty and an increasingly polarized population.

Two voters in Argentina share what they're looking at for the upcoming elections

4:39pm November 17, 2023

by Carrie Kahn

Argentinian voters face a tough choice between a far-right radical candidate or the ruling party's pick, who's overseen one of the worst economies in decades.

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