Argentina’s President Javier Milei saw his popularity ratings rebound sharply in October, a poll showed, bolstering the libertarian whose pro-market reforms have driven markets to record highs since winning a shock election last year. A closely watched poll from the local Torcuato Di Tella University showed Milei’s approval rating jump 12%. The South American grains producer is battling triple-digit inflation and a recession, but former pundit Milei has managed to boost confidence in markets with tough spending cuts while largely keeping voters onside with his straight-talking style.
October 28, 2024
SOURCE: VOA NEWS
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