Javier Milei
Also known as: Milei, El Peluca, El Leon
President of Argentina
Miami Connection
Milei has engaged South Florida's Argentine expat community, capturing 94% of their votes in the 2023 presidential runoff, signaling strong local support amid economic frustrations. He has spoken at the Miami Business Forum to defend capitalism and attract investors to Argentina's reforms. Frequent appearances at Trump-hosted events in Miami, like the Shield of the Americas summit at Doral and galas at Mar-a-Lago, bolster U.S.-Argentina ties on security, migration, and economic issues.
About
Javier Milei, born in 1970, is an Argentine economist and politician who rose to prominence as a critic of Kirchnerism and advocate for radical libertarian policies. He served as a national deputy for Buenos Aires from 2021 until resigning in 2023 to become Argentina's 59th president after defeating Sergio Massa in the presidential election. Milei has made numerous trips to the United States since taking office, focusing on alliances with figures like Donald Trump. His Miami connections stem from events at Mar-a-Lago, Trump National Doral, and business forums where he promotes Argentine investment. Currently, as president, he continues active diplomacy in South Florida to advance Argentina's strategic partnership with the U.S.