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himself as a minarchist.Minarchy, or night-watchman state, is a political philosophy that advocates for a minimal state, with the government
providing only military, police, and judges to protect life and property.It protects people from harm, theft, and fraud and ensures property
laws are followed.This makes it a sub-type of libertarianism, a broader philosophy that emphasizes the primacy of the individual over the
state.Beyond right and left: Javier Milei and the minarchist movement in Argentina
(Photo Internet reproduction)Milei, an economist and university professor, has previously explained that there are three types of
libertarians: classical libertarians, minarchists, and anarcho-capitalists.Classical libertarians, such as Milton Friedman and Adam Smith,
support a state that respects private property and economic freedom but may provide more than just police and judges in certain
circumstances.On the other hand, anarcho-capitalists, like Murray Rothbard, desire a society completely free of state power, with all human
relations governed by voluntary exchanges of goods and services.Beyond right and left: Milei and the minarchist movement in
ArgentinaMinarchism, influenced by thinkers like Ayn Rand and Robert Nozick, falls between these extremes.It advocates for a state that only
to the market.Milei, a Catholic with a deep interest in Judaism, supports the right to bear arms and the legalization of drugs, provided
that users bear the financial consequences of their actions.He opposes abortion and has been critical of gender ideology.He also plans to
abolish the Ministry of Education and the Central Bank, reducing the government to just eight ministries.However, implementing minarchism in
Argentina, a country plagued by decades of economic populism that has severely damaged its economy, seems highly unlikely.The massive
support for Milei appears to reflect more popular dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs than a conscious adherence to the ideas
