Politics Thread: President Javier Milei - From Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) to Today

[Avocado]

I told you that Milei wouldn't make progress. Inflation is worse than ever since he took office.

Congress rejected his thirst for more executive powers - which was essential for his plan. But he is crying like a little school kid and now shelving his bill and singling out those that voted against him. He singles out the 61 people that caused his bill to fail. 2 months in and he has accomplished nothing and made things worse for the people of Argentina.

He and his team are horrible.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1755067937453396342

 

[LongIslander]

I told you that Milei wouldn't make progress. Inflation is worse than ever since he took office.

Congress rejected his thirst for more executive powers - which was essential for his plan. But he is crying like a little school kid and now shelving his bill and singling out those that voted against him. He singles out the 61 people that caused his bill to fail. 2 months in and he has accomplished nothing and made things worse for the people of Argentina.

He and his team are horrible.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1755067937453396342

I totally agree with you. Back to square 1.

“This is an important political setback for the administration,” said Mauro Roca, a managing director at TCW Group. “First, this law was its most important policy effort. Second, and more important, the decisive political defeat suffered by the government in Congress attest to its weak governability and lack of political ability.”

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[Larry]

I totally agree with you. Back to square 1.

“This is an important political setback for the administration,” said Mauro Roca, a managing director at TCW Group. “First, this law was its most important policy effort. Second, and more important, the decisive political defeat suffered by the government in Congress attest to its weak governability and lack of political ability.”

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Maybe instead of worrying about Israel he should come back to Argentina and focus on Argentina's misery. Misplaced priorities.

 

[Avocado]

I am sad for Argentina with how poor of a President Milei is. At least the international community is also posting objectively how poorly he is also doing and his childish behavior.

Javier Milei’s ‘Shock Therapy’ Is Suffering a Stinging Rejection

(Bloomberg) -- Two months into Javier Milei’s presidency, his quest to overhaul Argentina’s economy and tame triple-digit inflation has swerved off track.Most Read from BloombergA 99% Bond Wipeout Hands Hedge Funds a Harsh Lesson on ChinaUkraine’s Army Chief Replaced After Rift With...

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[oil rush]

It certainly doesn't seem like these DNU's are going anywhere in the near term.

Argentina's Milei weighs next steps after economic reform bill setback

The government of Argentine President Javier Milei was seeking to salvage his wide-ranging economic reform package on Wednesday after Congress delivered a major blow a day earlier, casting doubt over its future and triggering a fall in financial markets. Lower house lawmakers on Tuesday rejected...

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[Flamingo]

I laughed today reading this. I doubt Steve Forbes has even been to Argentina. Funny how all the world are experts on Argentina. I do think this Milei experiment won't end up well however.

Open Letter Of Warning To Argentina’s Javier Milei From Steve Forbes

An open letter of warning to Argentina’s new free market president, Javier Milei.

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[Pink Panther]

It certainly doesn't seem like these DNU's are going anywhere in the near term.

Argentina's Milei weighs next steps after economic reform bill setback

The government of Argentine President Javier Milei was seeking to salvage his wide-ranging economic reform package on Wednesday after Congress delivered a major blow a day earlier, casting doubt over its future and triggering a fall in financial markets. Lower house lawmakers on Tuesday rejected...

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No they are not. Milei supporters can try to argue but when all of this blows up, people will blame him. Both sides throwing hand grenades at one another. And it is the lower class that will suffer. I don't see a way that people don't force him out of office before his term officially ends. Milei should be in Argentina dealing with this country's problems instead of off to Israel.

Milei squeezes governors, eliminates transport subsidies to inland provinces

In the midst of the war with governors after the failure of his reform bill, president moves to eliminate subsidies overnight; Fares set to soar as provinces face funding shortfall.

www.batimes.com.ar

 

[Avocado]

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) and the Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression (SRFOE) stated they were “deeply concerned” by Argentina’s security forces’ handling of the street protests that took place during the omnibus session last week.

IACHR 'deeply concerned' by police crackdown during omnibus bill protests - Buenos Aires Herald

The human rights organization called on the Argentine government to ‘respect freedom of expression’ and guarantee safety

buenosairesherald.com

Also, talk about misplaced focus! Trying to change the laws of a females right to choose. This administration is crazy.

Milei's deputies present bill to overturn legalization of abortion - Buenos Aires Herald

The bill would punish abortion with jail time — but has been panned as a distraction from the omnibus bill’s collapse

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[Avocado]

More and more companies blaming Milei for their woe's. It is not just everyday Argentine's that are suffering.

Blaming Milei for woes, Argentina’s Clisa asks for debt leniency

As one of Argentina’s largest public works companies runs out of cash and asks investors for leniency, it’s pointing the blame squarely at Javier Milei.

www.batimes.com.ar

 

[Flamingo]

It sounds like both sides are digging in. The change Milei had hoped for doesn't sound like it will be quick or easy. It makes me nervous waiting to see if Milei's grand plans will ever work out or he will be considered crazy that makes Argentines suffer worse as @Avocado is claiming.

 

[Betsy Ross]

It sounds like both sides are digging in. The change Milei had hoped for doesn't sound like it will be quick or easy. It makes me nervous waiting to see if Milei's grand plans will ever work out or he will be considered crazy that makes Argentines suffer worse as @Avocado is claiming.

You can't blame Milei if they won't at least let him attempt his changes. If his changes failed then you could blame him but if they won't give him a chance to make changes and see if it works then I agree this will go down in flames but the other sides will be to blame for it. He still is far better than if Massa got elected. We would already be in hyper-inflation.

 

[Che Vos]

The people will blame Milei in the end. He seem like he let celebrity status go to his head. People will blame him.

‘Synthetic’ in a world in flux: Milei faces a political defeat

What will the near-future of the Milei administration look like after having effectively demolished bridges with the “moderate” opposition that sought to offer a helping hand?

www.batimes.com.ar

 

[MikeYoung]

This was a fantastic read. Others have shared so many great and helpful articles I thought I would also share. I think this is one of the best things about this forum. I am learning everyday.

Milei and the World | Camilo Garzón

An interview with Maia Colodenco on Argentina’s shifting foreign policy

www.phenomenalworld.org

 

[earlyretirement]

Maybe instead of worrying about Israel he should come back to Argentina and focus on Argentina's misery. Misplaced priorities.

I can AGREE with you on this issue @Larry. There are serious issues and problems in Argentina. The last thing President Milei needs to worry about now is Israel and visiting the Pope. There are real issues in Argentina and these things are a distraction for him.

 

[Avocado]

I can AGREE with you on this issue @Larry. There are serious issues and problems in Argentina. The last thing President Milei needs to worry about now is Israel and visiting the Pope. There are real issues in Argentina and these things are a distraction for him.

What the hell is Milei doing with the Pope. Milei called him a "filthy leftist" and the "devil's man on Earth" during his campaign. The one thing we all can agree on is "God Bless ALL Argentines". With Milei as President we all need to pray to God.

Argentina president-elect Javier Milei meets the man he once called a 'filthy leftist': Pope Francis

The world's two most prominent Argentines are meeting after the foul-mouthed libertarian economist called the pope “the devil’s man on Earth."

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[Betsy Ross]

What the hell is Milei doing with the Pope. Milei called him a "filthy leftist" and the "devil's man on Earth" during his campaign. The one thing we all can agree on is "God Bless ALL Argentines". With Milei as President we all need to pray to God.

Argentina president-elect Javier Milei meets the man he once called a 'filthy leftist': Pope Francis

The world's two most prominent Argentines are meeting after the foul-mouthed libertarian economist called the pope “the devil’s man on Earth."

fortune.com

Regardless of his trip. The guy flies commercial and people that voted for him still seem to love him. If only people would give him his chance to try to fix the country. Then if he fails they can blame him. But you can't blame him if you won't let him try his ideas and plans.

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[Rick]

I love all of these people that pretend like you can wave a magic wand and just dollarize the Argentine economy! It is kind of funny to read this stuff.

Dollarization in Argentina: A Missed Opportunity

"The delayed implementation of dollarization in Argentina presents challenges that could have been avoided had Milei honored his promise to abandon the peso straightaway." ~Nicolás Cachanosky

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[Larry]

Hopefully now Milei is back he will focus more on the economy.

https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/milei-returns-after-positive-international-tour.phtml

 

[Jeb Spencer]

Not sure if this is good or bad news for Milei!

Argentina Inflation Slows in Javier Milei’s First Full Month

(Bloomberg) -- Argentina’s consumer prices slowed on a monthly basis during President Javier Milei’s first full month in office as he continued to implement parts of his shock therapy economic plan.Most Read from BloombergThe Brutal Reality of Plunging Office Values Is HereDip Buyers Wade Back...

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[llantas]

Good interview by President Milei by La Nacion.

https://archive.ph/aYz5j