José Espert

José Espert is an Argentine economist and politician known for his liberal economic views and his role in the political party La Libertad Avanza. He gained prominence in the media as a consultant before entering politics in 2019, where he ran for president, receiving 1.47% of the vote. Recently, he made headlines by resigning from his candidacy for deputy national representative after allegations surfaced linking him to narcotrafficking through his association with businessman Federico ‘Fred’ Machado, who is under investigation in the United States. Espert has defended himself against these accusations, claiming they are part of a political operation against him.