Trying to Make Sense of Argentina’s New President
When he was in school, classmates knew Javier Gerardo Milei as “El Loco” (“The Madman”) due to his volcanic temper and flamboyant personality. Modern Argentinians know him as “El Peluca” (“The Wig”) due to his unkempt mop of hair, which he claims he never combs. On Sunday, after his opponent conceded defeat, Argentina has elected the world’s most eccentric national leader. (more…)