Argentina: who is Javier Milei, the country’s new president?

Almost unknown in 2021, Javier Milei has just been made president of Argentina. Ultra-liberal and provocative, he has everything of his model Donald Trump. “It’s perfect, he says what we need to hear. He’s an honest man who puts work and effort above all else”, rejoices one of his supporters. At 53, this economist, who dreamed of being a football player, defines himself as a “anarcho-capitalist”, opposed to the State. His weapon, a chainsaw that he brandishes as a symbol of budget cuts.

A very conservative president

Extreme in his meetings, but also in his ideas. Javier Milei wants to abolish the peso in favor of the dollar and put an end to the national central bank. Very conservative, he is opposed to abortion. The economist considers, on the other hand, that the sale of human organs should be a market like any other. Javier Milei is not married and has no children, but worships his four dogs. Argentines are now waiting to know if the new president will keep his commitments and restore the country to greatness.