President Javier Milei’s recent electoral victory in Argentina is more than a political upset. It’s a high-stakes economic gamble with global ripple effects.

In Buenos Aires, investors cheered: The peso strengthened, bond prices jumped and the stock market soared.

In Washington, the reaction was more cautious. The U.S. has effectively tied its reputation — and possibly taxpayer dollars — to a leader promising to shock Argentina’s economy back to life.

If Milei succeeds, it’s a big win for the U.S. and international markets. If he fails, the costs could be significant.

Here’s what’s happening. The U.S. Treasury is preparing a $20 billion currency swap with Argentina, along with a separate $20 billion loan package from major banks.

In plain English, Washington is offering Argentina a bi

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