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Total (culture) war

The “culture wars” Milei is so fond of are the cornerstone of his political construction. Leer más

Total (culture) war

As the World Cup recedes into memory, the global "culture wars" have intensified. This phenomenon, not confined to Argentina, has infiltrated Western political discourse and is primarily fueled by digital information ecosystems. Argentina under Javier Milei has aligned closely with the United States and Israel, leading to controversial votes at the United Nations and isolation from other countries.

The US administration has offered financial aid to Argentina, contingent on Milei's election. Milei's administration is adopting a short-term, transactional approach to foreign policy, aligning with right-wing leaders to counteract Chinese influence and assert US dominance. This strategy has led to tensions with Brazil's leftist president, Lula da Silva, and a strained relationship with Brazil.

Milei's political strategy, dubbed "total war," focuses on cultural-political fronts, reflecting a deep polarization in Latin America. Argentina is now considering expelling foreigners who incite hatred against it, further entrenching itself in the right-versus-left political battlefront.

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