For an Argentine journalist that covers the far right, attending the Conservative Action Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual meeting felt akin to attending a Disney theme park for the first time. All the characters are together; it’s a chance to see the faces and hear the speeches, to mingle with the local fans--in other words, access to the real experience. That it is an election year only adds to the excitement. And this year's gathering also boasted a familiar face: Javier Milei, Argentina's brand-new president, was one of the international guest stars.
CPAC Through a Latin American Lens
CPAC Through a Latin American Lens
CPAC Through a Latin American Lens
For an Argentine journalist that covers the far right, attending the Conservative Action Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual meeting felt akin to attending a Disney theme park for the first time. All the characters are together; it’s a chance to see the faces and hear the speeches, to mingle with the local fans--in other words, access to the real experience. That it is an election year only adds to the excitement. And this year's gathering also boasted a familiar face: Javier Milei, Argentina's brand-new president, was one of the international guest stars.