From Milei to labor unions, who will try to get their message to the pope

President Javier Milei will be the first Argentine political leader to meet Pope Leo XIV shortly after his arrival in Argentina on Sunday, November 8. During his four-day stay, Milei will have a private audience with the pope at Casa Rosada, allowing him to present his government's economic program directly to Leo. However, Milei's austerity measures, which have brought down inflation, are facing growing resistance from those affected.

Some of these opponents will also seek to share their points of view with the pope during his visit, which ends on Wednesday.

Opposition figures, including those who aspire to replace Milei in the general elections, as well as Vice President Victoria Villarruel, who has fallen out with Milei, will meet with the pontiff. Leo, who shares many of his predecessors' views on social justice and the plight of the poor, will also meet with various sectors critical of the current libertarian economic model.

This includes labor unions, industrialists, and business leaders, who will have an opportunity to discuss Argentina's economic situation with the pope.

The pope's visit comes as he succeeds Argentine pontiff Francis, who also emphasized social justice and the dignity of work. During his stay, Leo has planned a series of meetings with various stakeholders, including government authorities, representatives of civil society, and members of the diplomatic corps. These meetings aim to provide a platform for political leaders from across the ideological spectrum to share their concerns and perspectives with the pontiff.