President Javier Milei gave an extensive interview to the Financial Times. He said he doesn't need lawmakers to implement his radical austerity plan.
Analysts warn that the key to Milei's success will be how long poorer Argentines, who have already endured rampant price increases, tolerate such measures. Despite rising levels of poverty, according to the FT, Milei remains confident that his popularity and his candor with Argentines about the need for painful economic change will carry him through. "The word that best represents this government is hope," he said.