If necessary, a run-off election between the top two vote-getters will be held on Nov. 19, when a simple majority will determine the winner. According to the South American country's Constitution, current President Alberto Fernandez is allowed to run for a second term.■...
Current LeaderPresident Javier Milei (since Dec. 2023) Income Tax Rate for Residents5% to 35% Self-employment Tax21.4% (Report quarterly income in April, July, October and January). Capital Gains Tax15% Corporate Tax25% to 35% Value-added Tax (VAT)21% for most items in Argentina. ...
President:Alberto Angel Fernandez (since 2019) Vice President:Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner Land area:1,056,636 sq mi (2,736,690 sq km);total area:1,073,518 sq mi (2,780,400 sq km) Population (2022 est.):46,245,668 (growth rate: .82%); birth rate: 15.58/1000; infant mortality...
Argentina’s recent repeal of rent control by libertarian President Javier Milei has led to a surge in housing supply, with the freedom to negotiate contracts, previously restricted, directly causing a drop in rental prices. Milei, a self-described “anarcho-capitalist” known for his free-market...
Argentinian President-elect Javier Milei said Nov. 24 he appointed Horacio Marin as head of YPF, bringing to the state-controlled energy company a veteran in exploration and production activities.Charles NewberyPlatt's Oilgram News
Argentina’s newly sworn-in President Javier Milei waves to supporters from the balcony of the government house in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico) 3 of 23 | Argentina’s newly sworn-in President Javier Milei arrives to the government house in...
Most recently, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner—the country’s ex-president and current vice-president—has been standing trial for having allegedly diverted state funds to a friend through fraudulent public works contracts. This seems like a victory for rule of law. But with the divisiveness and ...
Lin Yueh-Ping, the manager of the CPBL’s Uni-President Lions, has reportedlybeen nominatedas Taiwan/Taipei’s manager in next year’s WBC by the CPBL. The final decision will be made in September and while the CPBL ultimately isn’t the one in charge their endorsement doubtless makes Lin...
“A month ago, Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, made his now infamous ‘I am Spartacus’ speech at the World Cup’s opening press conference. ‘Today I have very strong feelings, today I feel Qatari, today I feel Arab, today I feel African, today I feel gay, today I feel di...
Argentina's high public debts, its pandemic-related inflationary pressures, and systemic monetary woes served as the catalyst for the 2023 elections, culminating with President Javier MILEI's electoral success. Argentina has since eliminated half of its government agencies and is seeking shock therapy ...