Hundreds of Thousands Protest Cristina Kirchner Corruption Conviction in Buenos Aires

Argentina is experiencing a notable economic turnaround under President Javier Milei, with inflation significantly reduced and economic growth outperforming even China in early 2025. Milei’s libertarian policies, including sharp government cuts and deregulation, have stabilized the economy and ended currency controls, allowing the peso to float and reducing black market dollar demand. However, this economic recovery is uneven, creating a divide between wealthier Argentines who benefit from lower inflation and increased purchasing power and poorer citizens who face rising costs, particularly in utilities, and struggle to make ends meet. Political support for Milei also reflects this socioeconomic split, with affluent areas favoring his administration and working-class neighborhoods leaning towards opposition candidates. Meanwhile, cultural events like the Candlelight performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons in Buenos Aires highlight the city's vibrant arts scene amid these economic shifts. In sports, Lionel Messi faced sharp criticism following Inter Miami's defeat by PSG in the Club World Cup, illustrating contrasting fortunes in Argentine public life.