Milei says not re-electing him would be 'social suicide'
President closes out right-wing Vientos de Cambio forum in Buenos Aires by ruling out any softening of his austerity drive ahead of next year's vote; While defending his economic programme and sharp attacks on the opposition, he declares: "If we don't win, it's because as a society we're choosing to commit suicide.” Leer más
Argentine president Javier Milei warned that not re-electing him would be "social suicide." At a forum in Buenos Aires, Milei insisted that his government will not ease monetary or fiscal policy ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Milei's stance on inflation and austerity has sparked debate, with Argentina's industrial lobby criticizing the government's economic approach.
The president maintained that eradicating inflation is the top priority and pointed to wage growth in the informal sector as evidence against claims of rising wages. Milei expressed confidence in his re-election chances, stating that a win would give his party a majority in the Chamber of Deputies and improve their likelihood of controlling the Senate.
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