ARGENTINE MIDTERMS
Javier Milei’s top midterm candidate quits after narco scandal
Criminal allegations against José Luis Espert (left) torpedoed his campaign and left Javier Milei tearing his hair out. Photo: @jlespert/X
Corruption accusations continue to beleaguer Javier Milei’s government in Argentina. After leaked audio suggested his sister and closest adviser, Karina, had solicited bribes from Argentina’s disability agency, Milei’s top candidate for this month’s midterm elections has now been forced to…
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