Is global democracy at risk? Far-right candidate Javier Milei has won the presidential election in Argentina. Some think it is a worrying time for the world.
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Argentina - The second-largest country in South America. It has a population of nearly 46 million.
President - In some countries, the leader is called the president.
Far right - A range of ideologies that emphasise social order, racial purity, and the elimination of opponents.
Government - The group of people who govern - or lead - the country.
Legal - Something that is legal is allowed by the law.
Donald Trump - An American politician, media personality, and businessman serving as the 47th president of the United States since January 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.
Poverty - The state of being very poor.