Javier Milei
Peter Thiel’s Argentine Adventure
The right-wing tech billionaire Peter Thiel’s recent move to Argentina is about more than fleeing taxes, prepping for catastrophe or an affinity with libertarian President Javier Milei. It reflects a geopolitical calculation about what Argentina offers: a low-cost political and economic laboratory with an abundance of critical resources.
Fast Fashion's Front Line
Argentina’s fashion sector, long shielded by tariffs, is unraveling under President Javier Milei’s trade liberalization, as local brands are left struggling to compete with international fast-fashion retailers. Beyond the shopping malls is a deeper story, of affordability versus exploitation and ideology versus economic constraints.