Javier Milei’s Libertarian Populism
While some have described Argentinian presidential front-runner Javier Milei as “right-wing,” “far-right,” or “populist,” others contend that he is a principled libertarian who is firmly committed to individual liberty. In fact, he is both, and the combination is nothing new.
SAN DIEGO – Javier Milei is not only a former rock star, the owner of five cloned dogs, and a self-described “anarcho-capitalist.” He is also the front-runner in Argentina’s presidential election on October 22, leaving many Western pundits wondering what his candidacy represents.