Argentine farmers, crucial for earning foreign currency, are once again backing President Javier Milei as midterm elections approach on Sunday.

Support from farmers in Argentina, a leading global food exporter, will be crucial for the radical libertarian president, who hopes to substantially increase his minority representation in Congress.

Since taking office almost two years ago, Milei has enjoyed broad support from the agriculture sector, which shares his vision of unrestricted and deregulated markets.

Popular Amongst Farmers

Milei’s government has moved in the direction of lowering unpopular export taxes. In July, the government reduced the export tax on soybeans and corn, the country’s two main crops, by 20%. Although the taxes remain high, 26% and 9.5% respectively, Milei has pro

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