Why Is the U.S. Giving Billions to Argentina?
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
Published: Fri Oct 24 2025
Show Notes
Argentinians go to the polls this Sunday in the first major test of their leader, Javier Milei. Voters appear to be losing faith in his bold economic vision to resuscitate the country’s ailing economy. But Milei has a secret weapon: aclose relationship with President Trump. WSJ’s Ryan Dubé explains why the U.S. government is bailing out Argentina. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
-Argentina’s New President Takes A Chainsaw to the Country’s Government
-The Bean at the Center of the Trade War
Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices