Surrounded by a crowd of 15,000 that included political allies and young supporters, Milei swapped his trademark chainsaw for a microphone as he sought to energize his base ahead of the October 26 legislative elections and put behind him a controversy surrounding the resignation of one of the ruling party’s big-name candidates. The fragility of the country’s economy recently prompted the Trump administration to announce a new financial assistance package and Milei is set to meet US President Donald Trump, whom he has often praised, in Washington on October 14 to discuss the plan. Argentina's President Javier Milei waves to supporters during the launch of his new book, "The Construction of the Miracle," at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires on October 6, 2025.
Author: Gonzalo Zegarra, Isa Cardona
Published at: 2025-10-07 22:22:26
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