The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, arrives in Madrid
The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, has arrived in Madrid on his first visit to Spain since taking office. Unlike an official visit, Milei has come hand in hand with Vox to participate in the far-right party’s annual convention before the European elections. During his stay in Spain, Milei will not meet with King Felipe VI or the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez.
Milei’s speech promoting her book
At an event to promote his book ‘The Way of the Libertarian’, Milei took the opportunity to convey his message to those in attendance. She has claimed that socialism is the cancer of humanity and has criticized progressives, whom she considers generators of poverty. Additionally, she has expressed her opinion that taxes are theft and has called social justice aberrant. Milei has pointed out that she considers ‘left-wingers’ (left-wing people) to be her enemies.
Praise for Santiago Abascal and Milei’s economic proposals
During his visit, Milei praised Santiago Abascal, leader of Vox, whom he described as a friend and a great human being. Milei has highlighted that Abascal was the only one who showed him support when his figure was questioned internationally. In addition, Milei has reaffirmed his commitment to closing the Central Bank of Argentina, a measure that he considers non-negotiable and that he seeks to implement to address the country’s economic crisis.
Milei’s vision for Argentina
Milei has expressed his optimism and has stated that all the reforms he proposes aim to turn Argentina into the country with the greatest economic freedom in the world and one of the main powers in the coming decades. She has been inspired by the economic policies of countries such as Switzerland and Ireland, which are known for their low taxes and attractiveness to foreign investment. During his stay in Spain, Milei also plans to meet with businessmen.
Controversy in Argentina over the use of public funds
Milei’s trip to Spain has generated controversy in Argentina. It has been reported that the president and his sister, Karina Milei, are using public funds and assets for a visit for supposedly private purposes. The complaint argues that the trip is not a state visit, since Milei will not meet with the Spanish institutional authorities. The use of public funds from the Argentine State to finance a private trip has been questioned.