President Javier Milei expresses his intention to establish the “strategic alliance” with the United States, under the leadership of ally President Donald Trump, as a “state policy.” During a state of the nation address to Congress on Sunday night, the leader of La Libertad Avanza stated, “the South Atlantic is the strategic battleground of the … Read more
On Sunday, Argentina’s Congress erupted into a heated exchange as President Javier Milei inaugurated this year’s legislative sessions. In a setting reminiscent of a sporting event rather than a dignified speech, Argentina’s forthright leader criticized opposition hecklers, labeling them as “criminals” responsible for the country’s turmoil. Milei, greeted with enthusiastic applause from supporters and members … Read more
Javier Milei provided a strong justification for Argentina’s expanding economic relationship with China, asserting that his nation had limited alternatives but to engage in trade with Beijing, all while negotiating a potential agreement with the US. During an interview, Milei skillfully navigated his ideological alignment with US President Donald Trump’s administration alongside his economic engagement … Read more
Business leaders have determined that the most pressing risk facing Argentina is “insufficient public services and social protections.” The claim, released recently in the Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026, derives from a survey involving 11,000 business leaders across 116 economies. The revelation holds considerable importance as it directly addresses one of President Javier Milei’s core … Read more
President Javier Milei stands out in Argentine economic history — not solely because of his libertarian foundations, which are more rhetorical than impactful in his financial choices, but due to his implementation of fiscal austerity while maintaining sufficient popularity to secure a decisive victory in the midterm elections. In Argentina, the political capital of today … Read more
Argentina stands out as one of the rare democratic nations where the government, after several years in office, continues to maintain substantial public backing. It is also a scenario in which one might reasonably anticipate that the future could significantly surpass both the present and the recent past. Absent the prevailing optimism that, in due … Read more
Risks don’t disappear just because you ignore them. They only become more dangerous. – Nassim Nicholas Taleb At its core, economic policy represents the strategic management of risk. Every programme faces inherent tensions, and each stabilisation plan necessitates a set of decisions that favor specific objectives while sacrificing others. Every government determines the risks it … Read more
Leaked audio recordings link Karina Milei and other top officials to illicit disabilities pharmaceutical purchases, sparking a corruption scandal. Public outrage is escalating as an investigation probes into allegations that President Javier Milei’s sister, Karina Milei, received substantial cash kickbacks from pharmaceutical sales to Argentina’s disability services agency. The corruption scandal has gained significant attention … Read more
“If the reforms are questioned for being pushed by a government accused of corruption, they will never be long-term,” concludes one of Argentina’s top businessmen. The apprehension regarding the potential collapse of extensive initiatives, which may be influenced by the “early denunciations” of corruption within the upper echelons of President Javier Milei’s national administration, is … Read more
According to a recent report by Torcuato Di Tella University, public trust in the government fell by nearly 14% in August compared to July. This marks the lowest point since President Milei assumed office. The Government Trust Index survey was conducted in the first two weeks of August, with its release following a week after … Read more