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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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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ArgentinaThe second-largest country in South America. It has a population of nearly 46 million. has a new presidentIn some countries, the leader is called the president.. His name is Javier Milei and he is 53 years old.
His win has been called a "political earthquake".
Milei won 56% of the vote. His rival, Sergio Massa, got just 44%.
Milei is known for his far rightA range of ideologies that emphasise social order, racial purity, and the elimination of opponents. views. He has extreme plans, including shutting governmentThe group of people who govern - or lead - the country. departments that deal with the environment and women's rights. He even wants to make it legalSomething that is legal is allowed by the law. to sell human organs.
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He is an unusual man too. He says that the ghost of his dog told him to run for president, and he is known as "the madman".
His win has been welcomed by Donald TrumpAn 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..
So why have Argentinians voted for him? The country's economy has been struggling recently. Prices are rising fast, and many people live in povertyThe state of being very poor. .
Many want a change. And Milei has promised a lot of change - but it has left people around the world worried that life might become worse in Argentina, not better.
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Yes! The rise of leaders like Javier Milei and Donald Trump shows that democracy is in danger. They are praised for their anti-democratic ideas.
No! The people of Argentina voted - and the man they voted for won. Democracy is not in danger. Most people around the world still say they want to live in one.
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.
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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.