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Milei's Paris Push and Argentina's Moves
President Milei lands in Paris with $75bn 'bazooka' pledge for re-election amid investor rallies and legal battles.
In brief
President Milei lands in Paris with $75bn 'bazooka' pledge for re-election amid investor rallies and legal battles. President Milei secured $75 billion in pledges for re-election by promising economic transformation and a 'chainsaw' approach to governance. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Milei in Paris
President Javier Milei arrived in Paris with 13 provincial governors, five ministers, and businessmen for Argentina Week.
“a bazooka of US$75 billion to ensure his re-election next year against any "coup-mongering"”
Economic Pledge
Milei promised a US$75 billion economic transformation to secure re-election and called 2028 "the best year in history."
“it is fallacious [to argue] that our model is destroying industry”
Investor Rallies
Milei faced both pro and anti-rallies in Paris, including Reporters Sans Frontières protesting his journalist hostility.
“to get ready for a miracle”
Land Sales Reopened
The Supreme Court overturned a ruling that blocked foreign land sales under Article 154 of emergency decree DNU 70/23.
“The ruling had been issued by La Plata federal judge Ernesto Krepak early in 2024”
$LIBRA Case Defused
A New York court dismissed a class action against $LIBRA crypto-currency creator Hayden Davis, who made US$110 million profit.
“the decision was adopted by Manhattan South District circuit judge Jennifer Rochon”
Sea Lion Project
Argentina demanded the UK submit to UN arbitration over illegal oil exploration via the Sea Lion project.
“the United Kingdom a fortnight to submit to international arbitration”
Senator Dies
Senator Juan Carlos Pagotto died at 74 after being found dead in his bed in La Rioja province.
“he was chairing the Senate Appointments Committee”
IMF Review
The IMF mission completed a third review of Argentina's Extended Fund Facility agreement with US$900 million remittance.
“the review is to clear a remittance of US$900 million”
Terrorist Claims
Presidential spokesman reduced terrorist entry claims from 30,000 to 20,630 people expelled or extradited.
“20,630 people expelled or extradited as "possible terrorists or national security threats"”
Beef Exports to Japan
Argentina will export beef to Japan after 20 years following health standards agreement.
“Japan represents a market importing over US$3 billion worth of high-quality beef annually”
Vance Visit Confirmed
US Vice-President JD Vance will visit Argentina next month as part of a regional swing with Milei.
“the first US vice-presidential visit here since Mike Pence in 2017”
Papal Holidays
Pope Leo XIV's November visit creates nationwide public holidays with provincial variations.
“Monday, November 9 was confirmed as a nationwide public holiday”
Papal Abuse Case
A Vatican tribunal posthumously found a priest guilty of 20 sexual abuse charges against seminarians.
“the late Argentine priest Father Carlos Buela, founder of the Instituto del Verbo Encarnado”
Skier Tragedy
French skier Juliette Willmann died in an avalanche near El Chaltén in Santa Cruz Province.
“French skier Juliette Willmann, 29, was killed by an avalanche at the Cerro Crestón mountain”
Official Motorcycle Accident
Pablo Di Liscia, newly appointed Secretary for the Handicapped, suffered serious head injuries in a motorcycle accident.
“Pablo Di Liscia suffered a bad motorcycle accident in the small hours of Tuesday”
What to remember
President Milei secured $75 billion in pledges for re-election by promising economic transformation and a 'chainsaw' approach to governance.
