President Donald Trump says U.S. financial assistance for Argentina depends on the South American nation’s election outcome this month.
Trump endorsed Argentinian President Javier Milei on Oct. 14, backing the anti-establishment libertarian leader amid Argentina’s deepening financial troubles.
The two met at the White House as Milei seeks international support for his sweeping economic reforms. Their meeting comes just weeks before Argentina’s pivotal midterm elections, which could determine the fate of Milei’s reform agenda.
The United States recently approved a $20 billion economic rescue package—composed mainly of currency swaps—contingent on the election outcome and Milei’s ability to advance his austerity program....