Milei says freedom faces ‘domestic enemies,’ calls for stronger military
The Argentine president said the armed forces have been ‘demonized and underfunded’ for too long and criticized those who ‘bring back the past’ La entrada Milei says freedom faces ‘domestic enemies,’ calls for stronger military se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
Argentine President Javier Milei declared on Monday that "freedom faces a new set of internal and external enemies," and advocated for a stronger military in an "increasingly complex and uncertain" world. He criticized the Argentine military for being "demonized and underfunded" and emphasized the need for well-trained and well-equipped armed forces to maintain the nation's position among the community of nations.
Milei's remarks came during an official ceremony on August 17, Argentina's national holiday honoring hero José de San Martín, at the Monument to the Liberator. The president, accompanied by his cabinet and Buenos Aires City Mayor Jorge Macri, began the ceremony with a floral offering and the national anthem performed by the Grenadiers Regiment.
Milei questioned the Argentine military's role since the country returned to democracy following the 1976 coup and addressed the challenge of securing its borders, particularly in relation to immigration. He cautioned that Argentina must choose its geopolitical alliances "wisely" and fight "all forms of terrorism, always standing on the side of democracy."
The president also criticized the opposition for advocating the return of Peronism, a political ideology that, while popular with some, has led to economic decline for many Argentines while benefiting a select few.
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