“Today, states don't need to directly control the means of production to control every aspect of the lives of individuals. With tools such as printing money, debt, subsidies, controlling the interest rate, price controls and regulations to correct the so-called market failures, they can control the lives and fates of millions of individuals.”

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.