Argentine President Javier Milei has announced plans to dismiss 70,000 government employees in the coming months, showcasing his “chainsaw-style” approach to drastically reduce the size of the state. Milei also revealed his decision to halt public works, reduce funding to provincial governments, and terminate over 200,000 social welfare programs. These actions form part of the libertarian leader’s strategy to achieve fiscal equilibrium by any means necessary this year.
March 27, 2024
SOURCE: LIVEMINT
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