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In a move described as "a political earthquake" and with inflation at over 100%, Argentines have elected a far-right maverick former economist as their new president. Mr Milei has promised drastic changes, which include ditching the local currency, the peso, for the US dollar and "blowing up" the central bank in order to prevent it from printing more money, which he argues is driving inflation. Patricia Ortiz - a businesswoman who owns three vineyards employing 170 people - voted for Mr Milei. She told Newshour's Nuala McGovern why she backed the alternative candidate to the status quo in a country where annual inflation is now over 140%. Photo shows: Argentine presidential candidate Milei wins runoff election, Buenos Aires, Argentina - 20 Nov 2023. Credit: EPA
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