From Buenos Aires Times · Agustino Fontevecchia · · 1m 30s
Milei Sticks to Guns
Milei pushes re-election despite economic warnings and political chaos.
In brief
Milei pushes re-election despite economic warnings and political chaos. President Javier Milei campaigns for re-election while facing economic challenges and opposition fragmentation. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Milei returns from UN
President Javier Milei returned from New York after attending the United Nations General Assembly.
Milei campaigns for re-election
Milei promised re-election by claiming the promised land of economic recovery.
30,000 terrorists expelled
Milei claimed 30,000 terrorists intended to put dynamite to the Argentine model.
Opposition blamed for coups
Milei accused opposition of seven attempted coups and 40 attempts to break his Budget surplus.
Economy not in recession
Milei stated the economy is not in recession despite macro data showing methodological obsolescence.
Scummy journalists blamed
Milei blamed scummy and corrupt journalists and opposition politicians for spreading falsities.
Milei's mental state questioned
Journalists questioned Milei's mental state after reports of isolation at Olivos presidential residence.
Sister Karina as pillar
Milei described Sister Karina as the pillar of his emotional state and his only trust.
Physical appearance concerns
Milei's bloated appearance led to elevated camera angles in interviews to avoid double chins.
Economic indicators decline
INDEC's EMAE activity indicator contracted while consumption sank and unemployment rose.
Opposition fragmentation
Peronists engage in civil war within the Partido Justicialista as Kicillof and Kirchner battle for influence.
Milei's campaign struggles
Milei's government confidence dropped to lowest levels, matching troughs from 2025 and 2026.
The big picture
President Javier Milei campaigns for re-election while facing economic challenges and opposition fragmentation.
