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Dollarization, Inflation, and Voter Frustration in Argentina

Dollarization, Inflation, and Voter Frustration in Argentina

FromLatin America in Focus


Dollarization, Inflation, and Voter Frustration in Argentina

FromLatin America in Focus

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Sep 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Argentines face a three-horse race when they vote for a president on October 22. Each contender has distinct ideas for resolving the country’s economic and security woes. One of those candidates— libertarian Congressman Javier Milei—has brought back the idea of dollarizing the country’s economy. Are voters open to the idea? In this episode, Reuters Correspondent Anna-Catherine Brigida speaks from Buenos Aires about how each candidate is pitching themselves to voters and the interplay between their supporters. “There is a break from some of the traditional parties and left-right,” she told Chase Harrison.Learn about Argentina’s 2023 vote with our election guide at: www.as-coa.org/2023  Check our Argentina poll tracker at: as-coa.org/ARGpolls    The music in this podcast was performed by Alejandro Brittes Baroque Ensemble for Americas Society. Find out about upcoming concerts at musicoftheamericas.org. Watch the performance for Americas Society. This podcast was produced by Luisa Leme. Carin Zissis is the host. Check out other episodes and subscribe to Latin America in Focus on your preferred platform via: www.as-coa.org/podcastWe’d love to hear from you. Share feedback at: latamfocus@as-coa.org 
Released:
Sep 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Go in depth on the latest trends in Latin American politics, economics, and culture in this podcast series by Americas Society/Council of the Americas.