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Argentina is the second-largest country and economy in South America. Its current president, Javier Milei, has slashed spending and pushed other economic reforms amid the country's largest financial crisis.

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Javier Milei looks on at a meeting of Mercosur on Dec. 20

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Argentinian President Javier Milei holds up a cardboard image of a $100 bill bedecked with an image of his face.

Trump's bailout push for Milei sways Argentina's politics

Argentine President Javier Milei hailed his party's sweeping midterm win, fueled by voter frustration over the economy.

A man wearing glasses and a hat stands by a fence in the countryside

Mengele biopic explores mind of notorious Nazi physician

Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov depicts Nazi fugitive and "Angel of Death," Josef Mengele, as he escapes justice.

Aung San Suu Kyi waves to supporters during a campaign event in 2012

Is Argentina's warrant against Aung San Suu Kyi a mistake?

Aung San Suu Kyi served as Myanmar's top civilian leader before being ousted and imprisoned by the military junta.

Trump tariffs: Why won't countries buy US meat products?

Trade tariffs for EU, UK, Australia, Argentina are due to restrictions on US beef and chicken. Is US meat safe to eat?

What will happen if Argentina quits Paris Climate Agreement?

As Argentina mulls leaving the Paris accord, DW examines how climate action could look under climate-skeptic Milei.

Aerial view of evaporation pools for lithium extraction

Argentina's lithium boom threatens Indigenous towns

Argentina holds huge lithium deposits, key to renewable energy. But mines are now threatening the Indigenous population.

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