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Argentine President Javier Milei conducted a domestic tour, delivering combative speeches and participating in cultural events in locations such as Mar del Plata and Córdoba. His activities generated mixed reactions, drawing praise from some allies like Patricia Bullrich for his Davos speech while also sparking public disputes with figures including businessman Paolo Rocca and social leader Juan Grabois. In Chile, President-elect José Antonio Kast’s cabinet announcements provoked significant controversy, particularly the inclusion of two lawyers who previously defended former dictator Augusto Pinochet. The cabinet is also noted for its composition, featuring few members from Kast’s own party and a reported requirement for appointees to undergo drug testing.
Argentina’s Javier Milei and Donald Trump are coordinating on multiple initiatives, including negotiations for Argentina to potentially accept U.S. deportees—a claim Milei has publicly denied. Milei also joined a Trump-launched ‘Peace Council’ and was reportedly exempted from a substantial membership fee. Their alignment was evident at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where Milei praised Trump’s actions regarding Venezuela. Concurrently, Milei’s planned travel to Paraguay for a Mercosur-European Union trade agreement signing was overshadowed by a diplomatic dispute with Brazil’s leader Lula. Brazil’s last-minute actions, including withdrawing from managing Argentina’s embassy in Venezuela, prompted Milei to strengthen his alignment with supporters of Lula’s rival, Jair Bolsonaro. Separately, Trump invited Milei to join an international board focused on peace in Gaza, which Milei described as an honor.
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Argentine President Javier Milei has been giving a series of public speeches and appearances. He gave a hard-hitting speech in Mar del Plata criticizing business leaders and journalists, and also spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he made a statement about 'Machiavelli is dead' and received praise from his Security Minister, Patricia Bullrich. Milei has also been involved in several political disputes. He accused businessman Paolo Rocca of conspiring against the government in recent legislative elections. He also had a public exchange with political figure Juan Grabois, who responded to the president with insults. Meanwhile, Milei's sister, Karina Milei, is reportedly developing a political plan to challenge the Macri family's influence in the City of Buenos Aires.
Chile's president-elect, José Antonio Kast, has announced his future cabinet, and the inclusion of two former lawyers for the late dictator Augusto Pinochet has caused significant controversy. The appointments have been described as a 'provocation' by critics, sparking indignation in the country. Kast's cabinet choices also include few members of his own party and business allies, and he has said all appointees will undergo drug tests.
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Jan 30
Argentina's Milei joins Trump's Gaza peace council and praises his Venezuela policyArgentina's President Javier Milei signed the founding document for a Gaza peace council launched by Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Trump invited Argentina to join the council's board and exempted the country from a reported $1 billion membership fee. Milei praised Trump's work in Venezuela, calling it 'excellent,' and highlighted their close relationship. The Argentine leader also discussed trade with China and differences with Brazil's President Lula during a Mercosur-European Union agreement signing.