Javier Milei's election victory in Argentina was not entirely surprising given the country's dire straits. What was unexpected is that he has kept his dramatic promises and maintained public support. However, his presidential travel has been highly eccentric, often missing opportunities to woo investors and irritating foreign leaders. During a visit to Madrid, Milei chose to attend a far-right opposition rally instead of meeting the Spanish Prime Minister. Overseas, Milei is seen as a far-right icon, but his dogmatic policy preferences may risk alienating natural allies in the West who are otherwise eager to support Argentina's foreign policy realignment and sensible economic reform program. Additionally, Milei is planning to meet with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other tech leaders in Silicon Valley at the end of May.
Argentine President Javier Milei is planning to meet with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders of tech giants in Silicon Valley at the end of May https://t.co/WWvVeXjvnP
Argentine President Javier Milei is planning to meet with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders of tech giants in Silicon Valley at the end of May https://t.co/KrxykXsCsq
Argentine President Javier Milei is planning to meet with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders of tech giants in Silicon Valley at the end of May https://t.co/gQtbzREVbg
Overseas, Milei is a far-right icon, I told @business. “The question is whether Milei’s dogmatic policy preferences risk alienating natural allies in the West who are otherwise eager to support Argentina’s foreign policy realignment and its sensible economic reform program.” https://t.co/durdzKUvQB
“Milei’s presidential travel is highly eccentric,” I told @business. “His agenda is oftentimes personal, misses opportunities to woo investors, and irritates — or at least befuddles — foreign leaders.” https://t.co/QmBT9vP8g9
For most heads of state, it’d be unthinkable to visit another nation, skip meeting its leader and instead attend an opposition rally. But for Milei, it is becoming an increasingly normal way to conduct foreign policy. Our latest @business (gift link!) https://t.co/RgTBeZdQOg
Milei Picks Far-Right Rally Over Spanish PM During Madrid Visit https://t.co/rRi5W5uZ3O via @bpolitics @manuelatobiasm @europressos @Travis_Waldron @brandimarte
“Given the dire straits, Javier Milei’s election victory was not all that surprising,” I wrote in @WPReview. “What was unexpected is what happened next: He has kept his dramatic promises and so far has maintained public support as well.” https://t.co/zY2DIENiqM