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Javier Milei

Javier Gerardo Milei is an Argentine right-wing libertarian politician and economist who has served as president of Argentina since 2023.

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December 20, 2025

Lula, Milei clash over US-Venezuela tensions

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Javier Milei looks on at a meeting of Mercosur on Dec. 20

Argentina's Congress passes first budget under Milei

Argentina's Congress passes first budget under Milei

Despite triggering protests, President Javier Milei has stuck to his controversial austerity measures.
PoliticsDecember 27, 2025
A view of four huge satellite dishes under white clouds in a blue sky

Argentina scraps plan to build radio telescope with China

Argentina scraps plan to build radio telescope with China

China’s plan to build a radio telescope in Argentina has been halted, coinciding with a major US financial bailout.
BusinessDecember 15, 202503:04 min
Donald Trump and Javier Milei showing thumbs up in front of the flags of the US and Argentina

US pushes Latin America trade as EU-Mercosur deal stalls

US pushes Latin America trade as EU-Mercosur deal stalls

As the US agrees on new trade pacts, pressure is mounting for the EU to finalize its own deal with Latin America.
TradeNovember 26, 2025
Argentinian President Javier Milei holds up a cardboard image of a $100 bill bedecked with an image of his face.

Trump's bailout push for Milei sways Argentina's politics

Trump's bailout push for Milei sways Argentina's politics

Argentine President Javier Milei hailed his party's sweeping midterm win, fueled by voter frustration over the economy.
PoliticsOctober 28, 202502:13 min
Argentina's President Javier Milei celebrates surrounded by supporters after the La Libertad Avanza party won the midterm election

How Javier Milei won big in Argentina's midterm elections

How Javier Milei won big in Argentina's midterm elections

Libertarian President Javier Milei has secured a surprise victory in Argentina's congressional midterm elections.
PoliticsOctober 27, 202502:19 min
Javier Milei at an electoral event in September 2025

As Argentina votes, Javier Milei faces political headwinds

As Argentina votes, Javier Milei faces political headwinds

Ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election, the track record for Argentina's libertarian president is mixed.
PoliticsOctober 25, 2025
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President Javier Milei speaking

What will happen if Argentina quits Paris Climate Agreement?

As Argentina mulls leaving the Paris accord, DW examines how climate action could look under climate-skeptic Milei.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 19, 2024
Belgien/EU Demontstrantion für den Stopp des Mercosur-Handelsabkommen

EU-Mercosur: No agreement before European elections

What's holding up the world's biggest free-trade zone? Will the agreement ever be finalized — and, if so, when?
TradeMay 19, 2024
State employees are protesting outside the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security

Argentines struggle with austerity measures

President Javier Milei has slashed public employment to reduce debt. DW met a former civil servant affected by the cuts.
PoliticsMay 9, 202403:02 min
A large crowd of people stand together during a demonstration behind a giant statue

Amid Argentina's protests, are Javier Milei's days numbered?

The ultra-libertarian president has proposed harsh austerity measures to tame Argentina's budget and boost its economy.
PoliticsApril 25, 2024
A line in front of a soup kitchen in Buenos Aires

Argentina soup kitchens see demand soar

Food prices have shot up by nearly 50% since libertarian President Javier Milei began his economic "shock treatment."
PoliticsJanuary 24, 202403:09 min
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