Milei vindicates 1973 overthrow of Chile’s Allende in Santiago speech
Argentina’s president calls for left-wing ideas to be “banished” as he addresses right-wing summit in Santiago. Leer más
Chilean President Javier Milei defended the 1973 coup that ousted democratically elected President Salvador Allende during a speech at a right-wing gathering in Santiago. At the 'Foro de Madrid' event in Buenos Aires, Milei criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, calling him "dirtier than a potato" and accusing him of enabling unchecked immigration and diluting the Spanish identity.
Milei also voiced support for his economic program, stating that it has proven successful and is on the right path. The president further attacked Argentine journalists and urged attendees to form an international alliance of liberty. Milei highlighted a "change of course" in the region, dismissing the opposition as "dirty leftists."
He emphasized the importance of Chile's history and the value of resisting cultural battles following the overthrow of the Communist regime led by Allende. The 40-year period of stability and growth that followed Allende's removal was, he argued, envied by the entire region in economic terms. Milei also met with his Chilean counterpart José Antonio Kast to discuss bilateral matters, including strategic cooperation, political agreements, and economic integration.
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