“As we pursue a smaller government, fiscal consolidation will need to deepen. And, mindful of the fiscal balance as we always are, we know that it is lower expenditures that open the way for lower taxation.”

Argentine politician and economist, president of Argentina since 2023

Javier Gerardo Milei is an Argentine politician and economist who has served as president of Argentina since 2023. He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 2021 to 2023. Milei is known for his outspoken libertarian views and for bringing an unusually confrontational style to Argentine politics. His public remarks often center on economics, the role of the state, and broader political debate.