Javier Milei won 56% of the vote, and 20 of 23 Argentine provinces, in decisive win over Economy Minister Sergio Massa.

This interview will give you some idea what this guy is all about – with English subtitles.

He’s a political outsider in the style of Donald Trump. He’s a showman and an outspoken truthteller. He is definitely a conservative libertarian.

From Wikipedia:

As an economist, Milei is a vocal proponent of the Austrian School. He has critiqued the fiscal policies of various Argentine administrations and he advocates for reduced government spending. As a university professor, he has taught courses in macroeconomics, economic growth, microeconomics, and mathematics for economists.

He is also the author of numerous books and has hosted radio programs, including Demoliendo mitos and Cátedra libre.

In 2021, he entered politics and was elected as a national deputy representing the City of Buenos Aires for La Libertad Avanza. During his tenure, he limited his legislative activities to voting, focusing instead on critiquing what he describes as Argentina’s political elite and its propensity for high government spending. Milei has pledged not to raise taxes and has donated his national deputy salary through a monthly raffle.