Milei criticized for praise of Pinochet coup amid political crisis

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First seen: Sep 9, 2026, 6:02 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 9, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A report says Argentina's president Javier Milei has praised the Pinochet coup while his government faces crisis and turns toward nationalism. The supplied information does not establish a concrete policy change.

SO WHAT?

Political normalization of dictatorship rhetoric could deepen polarization and institutional tensions in Argentina.

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abcnews.comen

Debt piles up for young Argentines, testing support for President Milei

Sep 9, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC

wral.comen

Debt piles up for young Argentines, testing support for President Milei

Sep 9, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC

wsws.orgen

Argentina's Milei hails the Pinochet coup: A government in crisis turns to dictatorship and nationalism

Sep 9, 2026, 6:02 AM UTC