In an exclusive interview with The Wall Street Journal, Argentine President Javier Milei asserted that there is ‘no Plan B’ for the country’s economic recovery, indicating that the government’s strategy must be executed correctly without compromise. President Milei discussed the challenges facing Argentina, including significant debt, inflation, and the need for fiscal adjustments and investments. He also emphasized the importance of privatization, potential currency changes, and clarified his stance on international relations and geopolitical issues.
- Argentine President Javier Milei states that there is no alternative plan (‘no Plan B’) for the country’s economic strategy.
- Argentina’s economic recovery is expected to show results within two years, despite potential challenges of enduring that period.
- Milei acknowledges the need for foreign investments to counteract economic downturns that may result from fiscal adjustments.
- Privatization of state enterprises is a priority, with plans to sell as much and as quickly as possible within institutional constraints.
- The Argentine government is considering the adoption of a free currency competition, potentially leading to the use of the US dollar.
- Milei separates commercial interests from geopolitical alliances, maintaining trade relationships despite ideological differences.
- Despite rejecting alliances with communist nations and declining participation in the BRICS group, Milei does not foresee an impact on trade with China.
- The president supports a mature commercial relationship with the United Kingdom, regardless of differing territorial claims over the Falkland Islands.
- Milei has expressed solidarity with Israel, condemning terrorist acts and supporting Israel’s right to self-defense.
- He has also hinted at a personal interest in Judaism, but indicated that full observance would conflict with his duties as president.
- When asked about political role models, Milei cites historical figures such as Moses, Ronald Reagan, Pope John Paul II, and Margaret Thatcher for their defense of freedom.
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