Argentine President Javier Milei, after securing a significant political victory with the lower house's approval of his free market reforms, embarked on notable international visits, including to Israel and the Vatican. In Israel, Milei sparked controversy by advocating for the demolition of the Al Aqsa Mosque to 'bring the Messiah,' a statement that has drawn widespread criticism. Following this, Milei visited the Vatican, where he met Pope Francis, a figure he had previously attacked, calling him a 'filthy leftist' and criticizing his support for 'bloodthirsty regimes.' Despite their past, the encounter was marked by a gesture of peace, with Milei kissing the Pope and presenting him with books by Hayek and Mises, as well as Argentine national biscuits. This visit, coupled with Milei's maintained popularity at around 60%, highlights the complex and often contentious nature of his political and diplomatic engagements, reflecting the broader debates about Argentina's future direction under his leadership.
Intriguing meeting last Sunday. Much as the Pope & Milei coincide on matters of divine majesty, their economic views are oceans apart. Hope this entente bodes well for some pragmatism #Argentina. https://t.co/8TFCmgvAHk
Despite their rocky start, Argentina's President Javier Milei and Pope Francis appeared to have hit it off as they held their first meeting Monday amid speculation that the Argentine pontiff might finally go home for a visit later this year. https://t.co/fsrd8gYyDJ
Milei heads to the Vatican to teach the Pope about economics https://t.co/x4u6Qmw4ST
Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a powerful, pro-liberty message to the World Economic Forum. Here's how Milei’s agenda for Argentina is going... https://t.co/remLclpkSG https://t.co/88PwFmHqcb
🇦🇷 Javier Milei softens relations with pontiff with tasty national biscuit gift in Vatican after outspoken attacks by firebrand leader. Read more here ⬇️ https://t.co/gV6oyY8v4d https://t.co/LUzVNHA8d5
Milei gifted the Pope Hayek and Mises books 😂😂 https://t.co/BtIJ6UhutT
Javier Milei’s early success in Argentina is a harbinger of what may soon be coming to the rest of Latin America https://t.co/6jzYU0JtbB
"The pope, for his part, used a pre-election television interview to warn against “saviors without a past” like Adolf Hitler, comments Milei took as a personal insult." https://t.co/35Wv4IWbjV
Growing economic integration with Latin America could help the United States avoid the fate of an aging China. https://t.co/jSERbG5Ri2
Javier Milei Understands the Road to Serfdom | Augusto Bottari @JMilei is trying to undo the damage created by nearly a century of socialism in Argentina. Mises, Rothbard, and Hayek were good teachers. https://t.co/jWkwEfwVyh
FINALLY, a President who “gets it.” He says: “The state does not create wealth.” No, it’s not Biden or Trump. It’s @JMilei, the new President of Argentina. Here’s what he’s rapidly accomplished: https://t.co/UPGWTqACTc
When you think of Latin American politics, you might not think of libertarianism, small government, and free markets. But the young generations are done with statism, and a good revolution is brewing in the region. https://t.co/IQLjZPY9Vl
Javier Milei, the recently elected president of Argentina, had a warm reception from the Pope, despite having made unfavourable comments about the pontiff during his election campaign. Read more: https://t.co/bRQvbx3hKf https://t.co/aM4gdemMbr
Argentina has struggled with political dysfunction and financial crises for decades. What could firebrand President Javier Milei mean for Argentina’s economy and role in the world? Get the latest from our explainer: https://t.co/eTKS7GJnVL
"Despite the harsh measures adopted so far and the challenges some of them face in the courts and congress, Milei’s popularity has stayed at around 60%." Not bad. Next, the rest of Latin America? @AXELKAISER on Javier Milei: https://t.co/IQLjZPY9Vl
NEW: Javier Milei’s voters aren’t just disaffected, a new survey suggests: They agree with him, and they’re disproportionately young and male. Argentina’s New Conservative Coalition by @VickyMurilloNYC & coauthors for AQ https://t.co/OQwoifrSk9
#WATCH 🔴 Argentina's President Javier #Milei met with Pope Francis, whom he had earlier labeled an 'imbecile' promoting communism, according to the BBC. https://t.co/y9WZg0hisR
Pope Francis and Argentina's President Javier Milei held their first official talks on Monday, meeting at the Vatican as they seek to mend fences amid the explosive economic situation in their native country. https://t.co/gpOiilk3YT
The Vatican introduced Argentine President Miley's sister Karina as his wife... https://t.co/RJsqzWODEy
Argentine President Javier Milay has met with Pope Francis, whom he previously called "an imbecile who promotes communism." https://t.co/o1SNZ406XL
6 new daily flights US-Argentina on American. Fantastic win for Milei and great news for $caap. ✈️ https://t.co/hqAIWQnyxI
According to Israeli and Arab media, Argentine President Javier Miley called for the destruction of the Al Aqsa Mosque - the third holiest site in the Islamic faith - "to bring in the Messiah https://t.co/US5In6G5ZK
I already knew that Milei was a very weird person before, but his visit to Israel really drove the point home. He is such a weird person. https://t.co/tzzN190FVw
Milei calls for the demolition of Al Aqsa mosque, the third holiest site in Islam, "in order to bring the Messiah."
Milei loves the punchline when the Pope tells his classic the priest, the rabbi, and the libertarian joke .. https://t.co/Mkfcn2X6s3
Pope Francis embraces Argentine president who called him "filthy leftist" https://t.co/wWPropd5QK https://t.co/oOTf5cf9KA
#PopeFrancis elevates to sainthood the first female saint from his native #Argentina, an event that brought to the Vatican his former vocal critic, Argentine President #JavierMilei. https://t.co/IhSTT9s004
BREAKING: ⚡ 🇮🇱🇦🇷 While Argentina is sinking more and more into an economic crisis and huge inflation, the Argentina president Javier Mileiis is increasingly interested in Israel Milei called for the demolition of Al Aqsa mosque, the third holiest site in Islam, "in order to… https://t.co/R05grPoWUs
ANOTHER EXAMPLE THAT FOR ZIONISTS THIS IS A RELIGIOUS WAR “Argentine President Javier Milei calls for the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem by demolishing Al Aqsa in order to bring the Messiah” https://t.co/g5NxjERwH9
The Pope has indirectly called Milei and his political philosophy a "virus" .. https://t.co/oSTkXVkIzo
"[We live] in the midst of a society that risks forgetting that Radical Individualism is the most difficult virus to overcome, a virus that deceives and makes us believe it’s all about giving free rein to one’s ambitions." — Pope Francis, attacking Milei's political philosophy https://t.co/oSTkXVkIzo
In the past Milei has attack Pope Francis for backing "bloodthirsty regimes" and he has called Francis an "imbecile", a "son-of-a-bitch preaching communism", and "the representative of Evil on Earth." https://t.co/oSTkXVkIzo
Argentine President Javier Milei achieved a significant milestone last week after the lower house of Congress approved his sweeping free market reform package, clearing one of the biggest hurdles on his path. https://t.co/Sfk1RjMkH6
Doesn't Milei have to, sort of, run a very complicated country with the mission of cleaning up IYIs and empty suits in government? This is a very difficult mission. How will his visit to Jerusalem help in the destruction of the fossilized Argentinian bureaucracy? https://t.co/znOunlPT4X
🇦🇷🇮🇱‼️🚨 By the way is Milei going home to do some Argentinian business or he stays in Israel now? 🤣 https://t.co/n47RjjsGwV
🇦🇷🇻🇦 MILEI KISSES THE POPE After his trip to Israel, the Argentine President headed to the Vatican for a visit with the Pope. https://t.co/v4VtX6hBeb https://t.co/yc64HcrAIB