By Bitcoin Tydskrif - 6 maande gelede - Leestyd: 6 minute
Argentinië se goue geleentheid: die verrassende uitslag van onlangse verkiesings
Die onlangse uitslag van die 1ste ronde in die verkiesings in Argentinië, sal Sergio Massa en Javier Milei in die 2de rondte in die rondte stuur. Javier Milei, 'n Libertarian wat onlangs as 'n buitestander die politieke arena betree het, sal meeding vir die presidentskap met Sergio Massa, die huidige Minister van Ekonomie, wat vir die gevestigde en herbenoemde Peronistiese party deelneem.
In this article, we will delve into why Milei's disruptive approach into Argentina’s politics unintentionally rejuvenated the status quo he seeks to combat and will examine the broader dynamics of Argentine politics
Patricia Bullrich, wat die derde in dispuut na die primêre verkiesings was en “Juntos por el Cambio” verteenwoordig het nadat sy met Horacio Larreta meegeding het, was kort in stemme om die wedloop voort te sit. Sy het die party verteenwoordig wat gestig is deur voormalige president, Mauricio Macri, wat die stem van die opposisie was en gevorm word deur 'n koalisie van verskillende politieke sektore met beduidende verskil in hul ideologiese sienings, maar met 'n duidelike standpunt teen die tradisionele Peronistiese party en sterk verdediging van politieke instellings en respek vir die oppergesag van die reg.
Milei, a 52-year-old congressman, a new contestant in the political arena has struck a chord with this generation through his viral TikTok diatribes against the "political elite" and his fervent advocacy for free-market principles. His bold demeanor, eccentric remarks, and unkempt appearance have attracted millions of viewers and disrupted conventional politics. Unafraid to court controversy, he offers a departure from the status quo by advocating for the shutdown of the central bank, the dollarization of the economy, and substantial cuts to government spending.
His journey to political prominence was unconventional, having previously served as a goalkeeper for the Chacarita Juniors soccer team and even assuming the role of Mick Jagger in a Rolling Stones tribute band. Inspired by Argentina's hyperinflation crisis in 1989, he transitioned to economics, eventually gaining traction through his appearances on television shows, where his unorthodox ideas and style found a receptive audience amid economic turmoil.
He was elected to Congress in 2021 with a pledge to dismantle the political elite, describing himself as a proponent of minimal government intervention. He made promises to slash the number of federal ministries and championed deregulation in various sectors, including proposing the relaxation of gun laws. Milei's authenticity seems to resonate profoundly with the youth, and offers an avenue for Gen Z voters to express their rebellion against a system they feel has done little for them.
For decades, Argentine elections have revolved around the power struggle between the Peronist party and the Opposition. Despite their apparent differences, these two factions mainly vied for control of the government and the associated benefits. Throughout the years, Argentina has witnessed a consistent trend: government spending relentlessly expanding. This expansion has encompassed welfare programs, news organizations, public institutions, infrastructure projects, and various avenues for politicians to enrich themselves. Consequently, the government's size ballooned faster than the country's GDP, placing immense pressure on the private sector.
As government reserves dwindled, Argentina sought loans from international institutions, notably the IMF, with Alex Gladstein pointing out the adverse long-term consequences. Moreover, the government resorted to Money printing, effectively taxing citizens' savings through rampant inflation.
Om hul steeds toenemende uitgawes te finansier, het die regering 'n spervuur van nimmereindigende regulasies, belastings en kontroles ingestel. Omslagtige regulasies vir die opening van besighede en 'n komplekse belastingstelsel het dit byna onmoontlik gemaak vir klein ondernemings om te floreer, wat vrugbare grond vir korrupsie skep.
A case in point is the convoluted importation process in Argentina. Due to a shortage of USD reserves, a permit-based import system known as SIRA was established. With a stark disparity between “The official” and "The Blue" USD exchange rates, this system has bred a sophisticated web of kickbacks, no-look fees, and political protection. Unfortunately, it is the ordinary citizens who bear the brunt, as they are forced to overpay for goods and services due to the absence of competitive market forces.
Die Universele Basiese Inkomste (UBI)-stelsel, wat bedoel is om armoede te verlig, vang individue binne die stelsel vas. Hoë armoedekoerse, gebrek aan toegang tot gehalte-onderwys vir die armes, en stygende inflasiedruk dwing mense om hand-tot-mond te leef en laat politici, maatskaplike en godsdienstige leiers toe om hierdie penarie uit te buit en lojaliteit te eis in ruil vir UBI-voordele.
Argentyne het egter merkwaardige veerkragtigheid getoon. Die land spog met 'n lewendige informele ekonomie waar individue poog om hulself teen regeringsoortredings te beskerm. Tog het die opposisie konsekwent gepleit vir strenger begrotingsbeheer en meer institusionele bestuur, wat dikwels openbare terugslag veroorsaak wanneer subsidies verminder word. Gevolglik het populistiese idees weer na vore gekom elke keer wanneer bezuinigingsmaatreëls geïmplementeer word.
Both major political factions in Argentina share a pro-statism perspective, emphasising the state's dominant role in controlling and regulating every aspect of society. Money issuance and control are deemed essential components of the nation's values.
Javier Milei het hierdie dooiepunt ontwrig deur die debat na individuele vryheid en respek vir private eiendom te stuur. Dit was 'n beduidende afwyking van die populistiese en sosialistiese ideologieë wat Argentinië vir byna agt dekades oorheers het.
Javier Milei, a vocal advocate for economic freedom, has put forth audacious proposals that challenge the established norms. He advocates for closing the central bank, allowing freedom of choice in money, and professes support for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. His ideas signal a radical departure from the conventional, interventionist policies that have long dominated Argentina's economic landscape.
Aangesien die Argentynse ekonomie deur haglike omstandighede in die gesig gestaar word, soos duidelik beskryf in die jongste film deur Peter McCormack, vind mense innoverende maniere om hulself teen die uitval daarvan te beskerm. Die welvarende en gesofistikeerde klasse diversifiseer hul bates deur in aandele, vaste eiendom en internasionale verskansings te belê. Intussen wend baie gewone middelklasburgers hulle tot beproefde metodes, soos om dollars onder hul matrasse op te gaar. Ongelukkig is daar 'n aansienlike deel van die samelewing wat geen besteebare inkomste het om te spaar nie en wat geen toegang tot die bankstelsel het nie.
Argentina is among the leading countries on Bitcoin and Crypto adoption and that is for a reason. The rise of cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, is transforming the financial landscape since they offer an accessible and decentralized means of hedging against the peso's volatility and maintain their savings beyond the government reach. Many still fear the government and banking system appropriating their savings like it happened in 2001. Bitcoin and stablecoins like USDT (Tether) have democratized the opportunity for individuals to protect their wealth, offering a refuge from the ravages of inflation and economic uncertainty.
Deur radikale veranderinge voor te stel en die status quo openlik uit te daag, het hy dit ironies genoeg laat herleef. Diegene wat voordeel getrek het uit die heersende stelsel, hetsy getroue ondersteuners van staatsinmenging of begunstigdes van die omvang daarvan, het saamgetrek agter Sergio Massa, wat na vore getree het as die kandidaat wat hul belange sou beskerm.
Massa het 'n ongeëwenaarde dryfkrag na mag en het sonder enige berou deur alle politieke partye oorgegaan om saam te werk met diegene wat hy voorheen gekritiseer het. Hy was baie moedig om die Ministerie van Ekonomie se rol in die huidige administrasie te neem as 'n poort vir sy kandidatuur. Hy was nie skaam om die gelddrukker tot sy beskikking te gebruik om die land te oorstroom met hope geld wat die waarde van die Peso geërodeer het wat Argentinië in die ergste inflasiekrisis in dekades gedryf het nie. Maar aangesien FIAT-gesinde mense hoë tydvoorkeur en kort tydhorisonne het, het hy dit in sy guns gebruik en dit gekoppel aan vrees vir die pyn wat die veranderinge wat Milei voorstel sal veroorsaak.
Argentinië het nou 'n gulde geleentheid in die komende verkiesing vir diegene wat glo daar is 'n alternatiewe pad en 'n terugkeer na die Argentinië van die vroeë 1900's, gekenmerk deur ekonomiese prominensie. Dit is die tyd, daar is hoop.
Sixty-five percent of the voters expressed a desire for change. There is a charismatic leader in the runoff challenging the incumbent system and a huge audience in the electorate looking for an option to believe that the change is possible. Yet the fear of change is palpable and achieving this change will require a collective effort from a diverse group of political leaders who must set aside their egos and seek common ground. Figures like Milei, Macri, Bullrich, and Schiaretti must step forward. Failure to do so could accelerate Argentina's descent down the slippery slope toward a socialist, corruption-fuelled path, akin to that of Venezuela.
Argentina's future can be bright. With greater economic freedom for the individual, clear rules and regulations, and an open market for money and the economy, Argentina has the potential to thrive once more and regain its status as a relevant global player. The winds of change have begun to blow, and with a collective effort from visionary leaders and a population eager for positive transformation, Argentina can rise to new heights. The challenges are immense, but the possibilities for a reinvigorated and prosperous Argentina are equally vast.
Hierdie is 'n gaspos deur Juan Llauró. Menings wat uitgespreek word, is heeltemal hul eie en weerspieël nie noodwendig dié van BTC Inc of Bitcoin Magazine.
Oorspronklike bron: Bitcoin Tydskrif