Argentina Presidential Candidate Bullrich Endorses Right-Wing Milei, Potentially Splitting Opposition Coalition

Endorsement risks fracturing United for Change coalition, prompts fears from members over future of organization and Argentine economy.

Argentina's third-place presidential candidate, Patricia Bullrich, who received 24% of the vote, has endorsed far-right populist Javier Milei for next month's runoff, potentially splitting the United for Change coalition.
Bullrich's endorsement comes despite ideological differences, emphasizing the need for fundamental change in Argentina and an end to what she calls the 'worst government in history.'
Milei, described as an 'anarcho-capitalist,' had previously criticized Bullrich but recently softened his stance and suggested she might join his cabinet if he wins the presidency.
Members of the United for Change coalition remain divided about the endorsement. While former President Mauricio Macri has spoken positively of Milei, others, mainly from the more left-leaning Radical Civic Union (UCR), do not support him.
Milei, who has vowed to dramatically cut state spending and adopt the dollar to combat soaring inflation, has gained a substantial following through his Liberty Advances party, adding 37 seats to the lower house of Congress and eight senators.