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This week in the whirlwind biography of Javier Milei, Argentina's provocative and polarizing president, a cascade of major events unfolded—each worthy of attention, and some with profound long-term significance. After a stunning sweep in Argentina's October 26 midterm elections, Milei celebrated his party La Libertad Avanza’s landslide victory, drawing 40% of the vote and decisively outmaneuvering Peronist opposition according to El País and Latin Lawyer. Behind the scenes, US President Donald Trump’s multibillion-dollar bailout was a lifeline, with reports from various outlets like El País suggesting Trump threatened to withdraw support if Milei lost—a move seen as crucial in swaying anti-Peronist votes and stabilizing Argentina's markets.

Almost immediately, Milei sought to project a more conciliatory image, inviting the governors of 20 out of 24 provinces to the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires. But as analysts in El País and CBS Austin note, the pivot faced skepticism: key Peronist leaders were excluded, and questions lingered whether Milei’s change was heartfelt or simply to appease Washington. A flurry of high-profile resignations hit his administration, including chief negotiator Guillermo Francos and Interior Minister Lisandro Catalán. Former president Mauricio Macri attempted to forge an alliance but publicly doubted Milei’s cabinet reshuffle and the persistent internal disputes, voicing concerns on social media about instability.

All the while, Milei’s fiscal reforms—which have slashed inflation from 211% last year to around 43% mid-2025, per PAGBAM and BBC coverage—won him praise from global investors anticipating an Argentine economic turnaround thanks to deregulation, aggressive spending cuts, and incentives for large-scale foreign investment. However, critics continue to warn about social fallout from austerity measures and diminished public services.

On the international stage, Milei’s calendar is packed. He is scheduled to attend the high-profile America Business Forum in Miami alongside Donald Trump, Lionel Messi, Rafael Nadal, JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon, and other heavyweights, as reported by Buenos Aires Times. While a direct Trump meeting isn’t confirmed, both leaders are set to speak at separate summit sessions. Right after, Milei will return to Buenos Aires, then travel to Bolivia for president-elect Rodrigo Paz’s inauguration.

Stateside, his presence dominates conservative circles, including a marquee speaking engagement this week at the CPAC gala at Mar-a-Lago, where organizers hail him as a “symbol of possibility” for economic liberty and a visionary antidote to failed socialist policies, as widely covered by CBS Austin and WJLA. On social media, Milei showcased election-night bravado, but his posts also reflected efforts to court consensus amidst cabinet churn and economic discussions.

Another headline from Buenos Aires Herald marks Milei’s phase shift as he formally reshuffled his cabinet, now preparing for a challenging legislative session, determined to navigate political turbulence and tighten his grip on Argentina’s future.

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