This is The Guardian. Today, Argentina's big, beautiful bailout.
Earlier this month, Javier Mele, the president of Argentina,
took to an arena in Buenos Aires in front of 15,000 adoring fans.
This time he wasn't wielding his trademark chainsaw but a microphone
as he belted out two hours of Argentine rock classics to the crowd.
Argentina's dog-cloning, wild-haired libertarian leader is no stranger to political theatrics.
But behind the bravado, his presidency is unravelling.
He's now facing calls for impeachment.
He promoted this little-known cryptocurrency on X. The price soared.
And then it collapsed after his endorsement.
In recent weeks, he's faced a currency crash, corruption scandals and tanking approval ratings.
A raft of economic reforms proposed by Argentina's libertarian president has been narrowly passed by the Senate.
During the debate,
there were violent protests outside by those who say the measures will expose people to poverty and unemployment.
All before crucial midterm elections this weekend.
Elections which could dictate his political future.
The outlook was grim.
Until...
It's an honour to have you here.
And I just want to tell you that your career has been an amazing one and it's going to continue with the election.