"Argentina's Maverick Economist Milei Vows to Accelerate Economic Reforms Despite Opposition"

Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a fiery speech to Congress, vowing to accelerate his plans to overhaul the country's economy and solve its economic woes, challenging lawmakers to pass a new package of bills after an earlier version of his reform was rejected. Milei, a political outsider, aims to implement divisive economic reforms and austerity measures, including slashing government spending on politicians and cutting perks for corrupt officials. His aggressive stance has sparked protests and pushback among lawmakers, but he remains determined to bring about change, emphasizing the need to overhaul the economic model from its roots.