From Socialism to Liberty: Argentina’s Primary Elections Reflect Ideological Shift

Argentine congressman and presidential pre-candidate for La Libertad Avanza Alliance Javier Milei delivers a speech during the closing of his campaign for the Aug. 13 primary elections, at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires on Aug. 7, 2023. The first round of the presidential vote will take place on Oct. 22. Luis Robayo/AFP via Getty Images

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As Latin American countries lean toward socialism, the victory of right-leaning libertarian Javier Milei in the Argentinian primaries may indicate that the political landscape is shifting.