Argentina is undergoing a drastic economic experiment following the December 2023 election of President Javier Milei, marked by significant cuts to public-sector subsidies, frozen wages, privatization of state-owned companies, and deregulation measures. This has created a climate of insecurity, leading to hypernormalization where people attempt to pretend normalcy prevails amidst chaos. The cultural sector, particularly museums and theaters, faces severe funding cuts and restrictions on autonomy, prompting artists to navigate a landscape fraught with fear of retribution for dissenting voices.
The diary entries of Emilio Renzi, the alter ego of Argentinian novelist Ricardo Piglia, offer insight into how people maintain normalcy during extreme insecurity, a concept known as hypernormalization.
Since the December 2023 election of President Javier Milei, Argentina has undergone sweeping economic changes, including cuts to public-sector subsidies and privatization of state-owned companies.
As political tensions rise, artists in Argentina face challenges in expressing dissent, with many fearing reprisals for speaking out against the government's extreme policies.
The current climate in Argentina, marked by a deliberate dismantling of the public sector, poses significant threats to cultural institutions, impacting their funding and operational autonomy.
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