‘El Loco’ won the Argentina election last month with outlandish ideas. Now he’s backpedaling. | Curio
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‘El Loco’ won the Argentina election last month with outlandish ideas. Now he’s backpedaling.

16 mins | Dec 12, 2023
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Argentinian President Javier Milei, who has pledged to kill the central bank, cut ties with China and slash public spending, has taken a softer tone ahead of his inauguration. The Wall Street Journal explores why his backpedalling has caused confusion and concern among supporters and opponents. Read by Sharon McCune.

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