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Javier Milei

Javier Gerardo Milei is an Argentine politician and economist who has served as President of Argentina since 2023.

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Bodyguards protect Argentina's President Javier Milei

Bodyguards protect Argentina's President Javier Milei

Argentina: Milei pelted with stones on campaign trail

Writing on social media, presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni said that Milei sustained no injuries.

A placard showing Milei's face on a dollar bill during the 2023 election campaign

A placard showing Milei's face on a dollar bill during the 2023 election campaign

Milei urges Argentines to bank 'mattress dollars'

Argentina's president wants to monetize an estimated $271 billion in cash saved by his fellow citizens for a rainy day.

A religious bystander looks on as Argentina's President Javier Milei (left), Pope Leo XIV, (center) and Milei's sister Karina (right) inspect objects on a desk at the Vatican on June 7, 2025.

A religious bystander looks on as Argentina's President Javier Milei (left), Pope Leo XIV, (center) and Milei's sister Karina (right) inspect objects on a desk at the Vatican on June 7, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV welcomes Argentine President Milei to Vatican

Pope Leo welcomed Javier Milei, who viciously attacked his predecessor Francis in online tirades.

Javier Milei waving a chainsaw during a campaign rally in La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina,

Javier Milei waving a chainsaw during a campaign rally in La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina,

With Milei 500 days in office, are Argentines better off?

Argentina's libertarian president, Javier Milei, has been in office for 500 days. Is his pro-market agenda working?

Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the popemobile after the Easter mass, at St Peter's square in the Vatican, on April 20, 202

Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the popemobile after the Easter mass, at St Peter's square in the Vatican, on April 20, 202

Pope Francis: World, religious leaders pay their respects

Leaders from Asia to the Americas have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death at the age of 88.

Argentina, Buenos Aires| People watch Argentina's President Javier Milei holding a speech about the IMF deal

Argentina, Buenos Aires| People watch Argentina's President Javier Milei holding a speech about the IMF deal

Argentina reaches loan agreement with IMF

President Javier Milei hopes the IMF bailout will help revive the country's troubled economy.

This screen grab taken on April 11, 2025, from an official government TV broadcast shows Argentina's President Javier Milei (C) announcing the new agreement with the IMF

This screen grab taken on April 11, 2025, from an official government TV broadcast shows Argentina's President Javier Milei (C) announcing the new agreement with the IMF

IMF, World Bank approve new bailouts for Argentina

President Javier Milei has imposed aggressive reforms and austerity measures to boost the nation's flagging economy.

Argentinian retirees holding placards as they protest against austerity measures

Argentinian retirees holding placards as they protest against austerity measures

Argentina sees protests swell ahead of major strike

Argentines protested against President Javier Milei's austerity measures ahead of a major 24-hour general strike.

A protester burns a police car during a demonstration by soccer fans join and retirees demanding higher pensions and opposing austerity measures implemented by Javier Milei's government in Buenos Aires, Argentina

A protester burns a police car during a demonstration by soccer fans join and retirees demanding higher pensions and opposing austerity measures implemented by Javier Milei's government in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Argentina: Pensioners and soccer fans unite in protests

Police have fought running battles with football fans and anti-austerity marchers during a weekly protest by pensioners.

A closeup of Argentine President Javier Milei

A closeup of Argentine President Javier Milei

Argentina's Milei faces credibility crisis over crypto scam

Argentine President Milei faces his first major political crisis as the "cryptogate" scandal shakes his credibility.

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How to avoid crypto losses

Many users have been scammed out of their crypto money in Argentina. What happened and how can you protect yourself?

Argentinian President Javier Milei on January 27, 2025

Argentinian President Javier Milei on January 27, 2025

Argentina: Milei faces impeachment threat over crypto post

Javier Milei reportedly posted about a new cryptocurrency on social media before deleting the post hours later.

Made in Germany — how politics affects economics

From tariffs and trade wars to the middle class and state spending: how politics affects economics.

Two men talk as they take part in a Christmas solidarity dinner called 'No Families Without Christmas' in front of the National Congress in Buenos Aires on December 24, 2024.

Two men talk as they take part in a Christmas solidarity dinner called 'No Families Without Christmas' in front of the National Congress in Buenos Aires on December 24, 2024.

In Argentina, thousands attend Christmas charity dinner

A mass charity event took place outside Argentina's National Congress, with many lamenting the worsening poverty.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Argentina's President Javier Milei meet at Chigi Palace, in Rome

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Argentina's President Javier Milei meet at Chigi Palace, in Rome

Italy grants citizenship to Argentine President Javier Milei

The procedure was reportedly initiated and fast-tracked by the government of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

President Javier Milei speaking

President Javier Milei speaking

What will happen if Argentina quits Paris Climate Agreement?

As Argentina mulls leaving the Paris accord, DW examines how climate action could look under climate-skeptic Milei.

Dokus KW 47 - Politik mit der Kettensäge - Argentinien ein Jahr unter Präsident Milei

Dokus KW 47 - Politik mit der Kettensäge - Argentinien ein Jahr unter Präsident Milei

Chainsaw politics: Argentina one year under President Milei

Is Javier Milei a savior or a destroyer? Argentinas society is more divided than ever before.

Javier Milei, president of Argentina, receives the International Medal of Madrid from Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid, in June

Javier Milei, president of Argentina, receives the International Medal of Madrid from Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid, in June

Argentina's poverty rate soars past 50% under Javier Milei

Milei's administration, which has been implementing austerity policies for six months, blamed previous governments.

Yanina Chávez is carrying out a routine security check on a train in Buenos Aires.

Yanina Chávez is carrying out a routine security check on a train in Buenos Aires.

Argentina's Milei weakens rights for women, LGBTQ+

Major cutbacks introduced by President Javier Milei have meant the closure of ministries protecting marginalized people.

Argentinien Football Fans Boca Juniors v San Lorenzo

Argentinien Football Fans Boca Juniors v San Lorenzo

Argentina: Court blocks Milei move to privatize football

A Buenos Aires court has blocked President Javier Milei's plans to open up Argentinian football to private investment.

Javier Milei speaking In Prague

Javier Milei speaking In Prague

Argentina's Javier Milei says he might get Nobel Prize

Under Javier Milei's radical libertarian government, inflation has fallen, but so too has economic performance.

Javier Milei at the GZ on June 14, 2024

Javier Milei at the GZ on June 14, 2024

Argentina: Less inflation, more poverty under Milei

With President Javier Milei arriving in Germany soon, DW looks at whether his big economic promises are materializing.

Argentine President Javier Milei (l) waves and smiles after posing for photos with Isabel Díaz Ayuso (r), the president of the region of Madrid

Argentine President Javier Milei (l) waves and smiles after posing for photos with Isabel Díaz Ayuso (r), the president of the region of Madrid

Milei EU trip: snubbed in Spain, low-key in Berlin

The Argentine leader has been turned away in Spain and will hold an informal meeting with Chancellor Scholz in Berlin.

Anti-government protesters clash with police outside Congress

Anti-government protesters clash with police outside Congress

Argentina: Senate approves Milei's reform bill amid protests

A controversial reform package has been passed by the Senate after hours of debate, but still needs final approval.

Belgien/EU Demontstrantion für den Stopp des Mercosur-Handelsabkommen

Belgien/EU Demontstrantion für den Stopp des Mercosur-Handelsabkommen

EU-Mercosur: No agreement before European elections

What's holding up the world's biggest free-trade zone? Will the agreement ever be finalized — and, if so, when?

State employees are protesting outside the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security

State employees are protesting outside the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security

Argentines struggle with austerity measures

President Javier Milei has slashed public employment to reduce debt. DW met a former civil servant affected by the cuts.

Trains parked at La Plata railway station during a national train strike in Argentina

Trains parked at La Plata railway station during a national train strike in Argentina

Argentina: Unions call nationwide strike over Milei's policy

This will be second nationwide strike against Javier Milei's tough economic overhaul package in six months.

Argentine President Javier Milei raises his fist as he yells into a microphone in front of a large screen with his likeness upon it

Argentine President Javier Milei raises his fist as he yells into a microphone in front of a large screen with his likeness upon it

Argentina: Milei blasts Madrid after 'substances' comment

Spain has rejected claims that Madrid is bringing "death and poverty" to its people, posted by Argentina's Javier Milei.

A large crowd of people stand together during a demonstration behind a giant statue

A large crowd of people stand together during a demonstration behind a giant statue

Amid Argentina's protests, are Javier Milei's days numbered?

The ultra-libertarian president has proposed harsh austerity measures to tame Argentina's budget and boost its economy.

Argentina's President Javier Milei poses next to Tesla CEO and owner of X, Elon Musk, at the Tesla gigafactory, in Austin, Texas

Argentina's President Javier Milei poses next to Tesla CEO and owner of X, Elon Musk, at the Tesla gigafactory, in Austin, Texas

Argentina's Milei meets Elon Musk at Tesla factory

The two like minded men bonded over free markets and the need to defend liberty.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Argentine President Javier Milei

Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Argentine President Javier Milei

Colombia expels Argentine diplomats over Milei remarks

The action comes after Argentine President Javier Milei called Colombia’s Gustavo Petro a "terrorist" in an interview.

Members of the Naval Prefecture in riot gear spray tear gas during a protest against Argentine President Milei's economic plan, and in demand of resources for soup kitchens and assistance, in Buenos Aires, Argentina March 18, 2024.

Members of the Naval Prefecture in riot gear spray tear gas during a protest against Argentine President Milei's economic plan, and in demand of resources for soup kitchens and assistance, in Buenos Aires, Argentina March 18, 2024.

Argentina: Riot police confront Milei austerity protests

The clashes come one hundred days into Javier Milei's presidency.

Argentina's President Javier Milei gestures while delivering his first policy speech to parliament

Argentina's President Javier Milei gestures while delivering his first policy speech to parliament

Argentina: Milei's first 100 days of hope and concern

Though inflation has dropped, poverty remains on the rise, and his track record so far divides opinions.

Donald Trump and Javier Milei, smiling and giving the thumbs up

Donald Trump and Javier Milei, smiling and giving the thumbs up

Argentina's Milei cozies up to Trump on US visit

The former US leader and current Argentine president swore to make their countries "great again" — but face challenges.

Argentine President Javier Milei greets Pope Francis on Sunday

Argentine President Javier Milei greets Pope Francis on Sunday

Argentine President Milei and Pope Francis hold first talks

Milei had previously criticised the pope during his election campaign last year, but fences look like they're on the men

Demonstrators clash with law enforcement officers during a protest as lawmakers debate Argentina President Javier Milei's economic bill outside the National Congress in Buenos Aires

Demonstrators clash with law enforcement officers during a protest as lawmakers debate Argentina President Javier Milei's economic bill outside the National Congress in Buenos Aires

Argentina: Protests continue as lawmakers debate reforms

Protesters clashed with police outside Argentina's Congress as lawmakers debated President Javier Milei's reform bill.

Determined looking union membres march in Buenos Aires, some holding flags and signs

Determined looking union membres march in Buenos Aires, some holding flags and signs

Argentina: Union strike challenges Millei's economic reforms

Striking unions want to remind President Milei to think of the people when he starts his liberal market reforms.

A line in front of a soup kitchen in Buenos Aires

A line in front of a soup kitchen in Buenos Aires

Argentina soup kitchens see demand soar

Food prices have shot up by nearly 50% since libertarian President Javier Milei began his economic "shock treatment."

Pedestrians walk past a money exchange shop in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Pedestrians walk past a money exchange shop in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Argentina's Milei backtracks on peso switch

Argentina's new president has backed down on his election promise to replace the peso with the dollar.

Javier Milei waving from a balcony

Javier Milei waving from a balcony

Argentina: Is Javier Milei moving closer to the West?

Yes to free trade and the dollar, a "perhaps" to Mercosur, no to BRICS. Does Milei want a new rapprochement with the US?

Argentina's President Javier Milei

Argentina's President Javier Milei

Argentina: Javier Milei announces deregulation of economy

Milei has ordered an overhaul of Argentina's struggling economy. He plans to introduce some 300 deregulatory measures.

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DW Sendung To The Point | Totale

Cutting down the democratic establishment?

How are new types of politicians like Javier Milei or Geert Wilders changing democracy?

Pedestrians walk past a money exchange shop in Buenos Aires

Pedestrians walk past a money exchange shop in Buenos Aires

Argentina devalues currency in economic 'shock treatment'

Argentina has devalued the peso by more than 50%, along with cuts in spending to tackle a deep economic crisis.

Argentina's President Javier Milei waves to supporters from the Casa Rosada balcony

Argentina's President Javier Milei waves to supporters from the Casa Rosada balcony

Argentina: Milei sworn in as president, warns of austerity

There is no alternative to austerity, warned Javier Milei as he was sworn in as Argentina's president.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Brazilian President Lula with flags behind them

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Brazilian President Lula with flags behind them

Is it all over for the EU-Mercosur free trade deal?

Politicians are disappointed but NGOs relieved that a free trade deal between the EU and Mercosur seems to be failing.

An oversized US dollar bill with the face of president-elect Javier Milei at a campaign rally

An oversized US dollar bill with the face of president-elect Javier Milei at a campaign rally

Argentina: Can the US dollar save the economy?

President-elect Milei wants to introduce the US dollar to prop up Argentina's ailing economy. How feasible is that?

Siblings Natalia and Alexis

Siblings Natalia and Alexis

Why Argentina's Milei attracts young voters

The outsider's radical reform plans are getting backing from an unexpected corner, as DW's Andres Goldszmidt reports.

Entrance of the ESMA Museum and Site of Memory Former Clandestine Centre of Detention, Torture and Extermination

Entrance of the ESMA Museum and Site of Memory Former Clandestine Centre of Detention, Torture and Extermination

Argentina: Military dictatorship memorial ESMA under threat

Presidential hopeful Javier Milei says he plans to shut down UNESCO World Heritage site if he wins. DW reports.

People walk past a money exchange shop in Buenos Aires, Argentina

People walk past a money exchange shop in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Argentina election: Choosing between a rock and a hard place

Argentines will decide between two candidates with radically different views on solving the country's economic crises.

Women shop at a supermarket in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Women shop at a supermarket in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Argentina inflation hits 143% as election runoff looms

The economy has been a major issue in the country's elections, with a presidential runoff vote taking place on Sunday.