Milei

Milei refers to Javier Gerardo Milei, an Argentine economist and politician who has served as the President of Argentina since December 2023. A leading figure of libertarian and anti-establishment currents, he chairs the coalition La Libertad Avanza, which campaigns for smaller government, deregulation, and liberal economic reforms.

Born October 22, 1970, in Buenos Aires, Milei trained as an economist and has worked as professor, author, and media commentator. He gained national prominence through appearances on television and radio, advocating free-market policies and denouncing inflationary policies.

In 2021 Milei was elected to the Argentine Chamber of Deputies for the City of Buenos Aires as part of La Libertad Avanza. He emerged as a prominent opponent of the ruling parties, and led a wave of libertarian candidacies.

In the 2023 presidential election, Milei won the presidency after a runoff, assuming office on December 10, 2023. His program emphasizes fiscal consolidation, spending cuts, privatization, and structural reforms. He has publicly signaled openness to measures such as dollarization or anchoring the currency to stabilize prices.

Milei has been a polarizing figure in Argentine politics, attracting both supporters who view him as a break from traditional politics and critics who warn of potential social and economic disruption. He remains a central actor in Argentina's political and economic debates.