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Being funny helps populist politicians create bonds and get voters on board

Humour has become one of the most potent weapons in the populist politician’s playbook. Comedic populists like Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, Nigel Farage and Argentinian president Javier Milei use ridicule, absurdity and sarcasm not just to entertain, but to deflect criticism, confuse opponents and present themselves as relatable outsiders. Their…

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Protesters hurl rocks at Argentinian president Javier Milei during campaign rally amid corruption allegations

Attack comes as corruption allegations against his sister add pressure ahead of key elections

The Independent UK

Scandal Facing Sister Of Argentina's President: 3 Things To Know

Public outrage is growing as an investigation digs into whether president Javier Milei's sister, Karina, accepted vast sums of cash in kickbacks from pharmaceutical sales to Argentina's disability services agency.

International Business Times

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Argentina's Milei Pelted With Stones On Campaign Trail

Argentine President Javier Milei was pelted with stones while campaigning near the capital Buenos Aires on Wednesday by demonstrators protesting a corruption scandal, AFP reporters said.

International Business Times

Morning Mail: early warnings on Iran, manhunt in the high country, children killed in US ‘hate crime’ shooting

Albanese government faces criticism for failing to act on Senate inquiry warnings; residents adjust to huge police search for Dezi Freeman

The Guardian - AU

Full List Of Countries That Designated Venezuela's Cártel de los Soles as a Terrorist Organization

Argentina's decision follows similar actions by Ecuador and Paraguay, both of which in August cited the cartel's involvement in transnational drug trafficking and its ties to organized crime as grounds for the designation.

Latin Times

Javier Milei embroiled in corruption scandal tying his sister to alleged bribes

Leaked audio links Karina Milei, sister of Argentina’s president, to alleged bribes involving drug contracts for medicines for disabled people

The Guardian - US

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US Revokes Visa Of Brazil Justice Minister In Bolsonaro Row

Brazil said on Tuesday that the United States had revoked the US visa of the country's justice minister, the latest official to be punished by Washington over the coup trial of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro.

International Business Times

Trump Is Embracing the Same Economic Populism That Destroyed Argentina

Perónism: the one import that Trump likes.

Reason

Socialism Just Imploded in Bolivia

Is this the last gasp of Latin America's disastrous "pink tide"?

Reason

Bolsonaro given 48 hours to explain alleged plans to flee to Argentina

Brazilian supreme court judge sets ultimatum after police claim far-right populist sought to flee to avoid punishment over failed coup

The Guardian - UK

Brazil's former President Bolsonaro planned to seek asylum in Argentina, police say

Bolsonaro is currently awaiting a Supreme Court ruling about an alleged coup attempt and learned on Wednesday he might face another case as police formally accused him and one of his sons, Eduardo Bolsonaro, of obstruction of justice.

Euronews

Pensioners On The Frontline Of Argentina's Fiery Politics

It has become a tradition Argentina's capital Buenos Aires: each Wednesday, baton-wielding riot police corral or confront a band of protesters brandishing signs, shopping bags and walking frames.

International Business Times

Brazilian police accuse ex-President Bolsonaro of planning to flee to Argentina seeking asylum

Police in Brazil say messages found on former President Jair Bolsonaro’s telephone showed that he wanted to flee to Argentina and request political asylum from President Javier Milei

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International Business Times

Bolivian Right Eyes Return In Elections Marked By Economic Crisis

Bolivians head to the polls Sunday for elections marked by a deep economic crisis that has seen the left implode and the right eyeing its first shot at power in 20 years.

International Business Times

Bolivia Presidential Hopefuls Make Last Push For Votes

Bolivia's presidential candidates made a final push for votes on Wednesday ahead of elections on the weekend set to end 20 years of socialist rule.

The Guardian - UK

‘A whole spectrum of hatred’: women face increased violence in Milei’s Argentina as rights are eroded

In a country once lauded as a progressive bastion in Latin America, protections are being dismantled by a populist leader, and gender-based offences are on the rise

Al Jazeera

Argentina’s Javier Milei launches group to boost Israel-Latin America ties

The Argentinian president will dedicate his $1m Genesis Prize to a new diplomatic initiative called the ‘Isaac Accords’.

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International Business Times

For Argentine Farmers, Milei's Free-market Reforms Fall Short

Twenty months after Argentina's President Javier Milei came to power vowing to lead a free-market revolution in the so-called sick man of South America, the farming community is egging him on to go further.

Euronews

Viral livestream of Argentina’s deep-sea creatures stirs pride and protest over science cuts

A deep-sea livestream is sparking fascination and raising alarm over cuts to Argentina’s scientific research.

The Independent UK

How a livestream from the ocean floor became the latest social media hit

The glimpse into the deep sea is captivating more than 1.6 million viewers per day

The Guardian - US

Argentina’s Javier Milei vetoes bills that would have raised pensions and disability benefits

Self-styled anarcho-capitalist prompts outrage after claiming bills would ‘break government’s fiscal balance’

International Business Times

Patrick Star And 'Drag Queen' Crab: Underwater Robot Live Stream Captivates Argentines

A robot explores the dark, cold, deep sea floor of the South Atlantic, transmitting images of vibrant coral and fish never seen before as scientists give live commentary via YouTube.

The Conversation

Kemi Badenoch says she wants to be Britain’s Javier Milei – but is the Argentinian president a model to follow?

When UK Conservative party head Kemi Badenoch recently declared that she aspires to be Britain’s Milei, she aligned herself with one of the world’s most radical and controversial leaders.

The Independent UK

‘ICE Barbie’ Kristie Noem dons favorite cowboy gear as she visits Argentina to work on new visa deal

It is the latest in a long series of costume changes for the Homeland Security secretary, who has previously dressed as a plumber, a Border Patrol officer, a firefighter, and an ICE agent in tactical gear

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