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The Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in a high number of casualties and intense bombing, leading to a significant death toll.
There is uncertainty about a potential ground invasion by Israel in Gaza, with pressure on both sides to negotiate or escalate the situation.
The far-right Swiss People's Party saw a rise in support in Switzerland's federal election, while in Argentina, the presidential election is headed to a runoff between Sergio Massa and Javier Milei.

Argentina elected an extremist clown as president.
Neoliberal policies can pave the way for extremist leaders like Milei.
Populist figures like Milei are often intertwined with and uphold the same economic system they claim to oppose.

Milei's Davos speech highlighted the threat to Western values from collectivism.
Reforms under Milei's administration aim to make Argentina more trade-friendly.
Inflation challenges persist in Argentina, with measures taken to stabilize the economy.

Argentina faces economic crisis with high inflation and poverty rates.
Javier Milei plans to implement radical free-market policies to address the crisis.
The success of Milei's policies and transforming Argentina into a free-market beacon remains uncertain.

The push towards cashless societies is driven by narratives of convenience, safety, and financial inclusion, but it also impacts privacy.
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) pose a threat to decentralized transactions and individual control over finances.
In regions like the Southern Cone, the transition to digital payments is accelerating, but the shadow economy and cash transactions still play a significant role.

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The free market is gaining ground in Argentina.
Unexpectedly, a self-described anarcho-capitalist was elected president in Argentina.
The new leader is already making a positive impact on the country.

Aristotle Onassis went from a broke nomad to the world's richest man by making his fortune in Argentina.
Onassis used unconventional methods like insider trading, bribery, and eavesdropping to increase his wealth.
Family tragedies marked the downfall of the Onassis empire, with deaths, divorces, and misfortunes impacting future generations.

This post discusses Israel, Gaza, War, and an Argentine song on the importance of not turning away.
The author offers an audio dispatch for paid subscribers only.
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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid fled to Argentina to escape US authorities, attracted by the lack of state oversight and vast land for disappearing.
The duo settled in Patagonia, built a ranch, raised sheep, and tried to live peacefully, but eventually returned to crime in Argentina and Bolivia.
The infamous outlaws met their fate in Bolivia, where Butch Cassidy killed the Sundance Kid before committing suicide, ending their legendary criminal partnership.