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On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the return of democracy, the longest democratic period in the country's history, Argentina has made a sudden slide into hate speech and violence. Threats against political opponents of far-right candidate Javier Milei and against journalists who dare criticize him are becoming everyday occurrences. His vice-presidential running mate openly defends murderers and rapists of Argentina's 1976-83 dictatorship. How did this happen?
By Uki GoñiOn the eve of the 40th anniversary of the return of democracy, the longest democratic period in the country's history, Argentina has made a sudden slide into hate speech and violence. Threats against political opponents of far-right candidate Javier Milei and against journalists who dare criticize him are becoming everyday occurrences. His vice-presidential running mate openly defends murderers and rapists of Argentina's 1976-83 dictatorship. How did this happen?