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Argentina\\u2019s economy minister has won more than 36% of the vote in Sunday\\u2019s presidential elections, defying expectations. The election has been shaken by the emergence of anti-establishment populist and self-styled "libertarian" Javier Milei. Mr Milei is an outspoken right-wing economist whose "shock-jock" style and aggressive social media campaigning have appealed to younger voters. No candidate received the necessary 45% of votes needed to win outright, so there will be a second round on 19 November. The election comes amid a severe economic crisis - inflation is nearing 140% - 40% are living below the poverty line. Argentina is one of Latin America\\u2019s most stable democracies - but it remains the world\'s single biggest debtor to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), owing $46bn (\\xa338bn). Three-quarters of young Argentinians want to leave the country to look for better opportunities. What needs to happen to improve the country\'s prospects? And will the economic mess damage Argentina\\u2019s democracy?

Shaun Ley is joined by:

Natalie Alcoba, an Argentinean-Canadian journalist\\nIgnacio Labaqui, senior analyst with Medley Global Advisors, which offers advice to clients on political risk\\nChristopher Sabatini. he\'s Senior Research Fellow for Latin America, US and the Americas Programme at the Chatham House thinktank

Also featuring:\\nMarcela Pagano a newly elected member of the Argentine Congress for Javier Milei\'s La Libertad Avanza \\nGustavo Mart\\xednez Pandiani, Sergio Massa\'s principal foreign policy advisor and the Ambassador to Switzerland.\\nPau Bressi, a university student in Buenos Aires

Produced by: Max Horberry and Ellen Otzen

(Photo: Presidential candidate Javier Milei speaks after first round results, Buenos Aires, Argentina - 23 Oct 2023. Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)