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Milei: Trump emerges stronger from US midterms
Milei urges Trump to win US midterms to strengthen hemisphere influence.
In brief
Milei urges Trump to win US midterms to strengthen hemisphere influence. President Milei says Trump must emerge stronger in US midterms to secure Latin American influence. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Milei speaks at Washington gala
President Milei spoke at the Official Hispanic Heritage Gala in Washington, where he received an award for leadership and global impact.
“It is important, not only for the United States but for the entire West...that President Trump emerge stronger from November's elections; we cannot give an inch in our reconquest of the hemisphere”
Milei supports Trump's US election win
Milei stated Trump must emerge stronger in November's US elections to secure Latin American influence and prevent hemispheric decline.
“Winning is just the first step. Now we have a mandate to make the Americas great again”
Milei's Trump alliance
Milei is Trump's closest ally in Latin America, having backed him during the 2025 election with a US$20-billion currency swap agreement.
“Trump's support, coupled with an unprecedented US$20-billion currency swap agreement involving the US Treasury, contributed to Milei's success in the 2025 election”
Trump's hemispheric strategy
Trump aims to dominate Latin America through the 'Donroe Doctrine,' a play on the Monroe Doctrine, and the Shield of the Americas security alliance.
“Trump has reiterated his ambition for the United States to maintain a dominant position in the region, seeking to impose what he calls the "Donroe Doctrine"”
Milei backs Bolsonaro
Milei endorsed Brazil's right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, urging Brazilians to 'kick out' Lula, whom he called a 'Communist dictator'.
“On Wednesday, Milei called on Brazilians to "kick out" Lula, whom he described as a "Communist dictator"”
Milei's next steps
Milei will deliver a speech at the US Chamber of Commerce Thursday, continuing his push for hemispheric influence through free-market policies.
“The President arrived in the US capital Wednesday to meet with investors and attend the gala. He is scheduled to deliver another speech Thursday at the US Chamber of Commerce”
In short
President Milei says Trump must emerge stronger in US midterms to secure Latin American influence.
