"Firebrand Populist Milei Aims to Shake Up Argentina's Presidential Race"

Argentina's upcoming presidential election on October 22 is particularly significant for the country's young electorate, as 16 and 17-year-olds have the right to vote. Many young Argentines are struggling with a cost-of-living crisis and triple-digit inflation, leading to the popularity of presidential frontrunner Javier Milei, a brash political outsider who promises to upend the country's economic model. However, Milei's conservative social views and proposed sharp cuts to government spending are off-putting to some young voters, who fear the impact on social safety nets. Despite the economic turbulence, some young voters are still supporting the ruling party candidate Sergio Massa, while others are drawn to Milei's promise of change.