Biography Flash: Javier Milei's Pivotal Moment - Budget Reveal, Scandal, and Sinking Approval
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Biography Flash: Javier Milei's Pivotal Moment - Budget Reveal, Scandal, and Sinking Approval
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Javier Milei’s last few days have been marked by high-stakes political drama, a major economic policy pivot, and ongoing scrutiny over government integrity. On Monday, Milei addressed the nation in a primetime broadcast to unveil his draft 2026 Budget—a key moment where the President insisted, "the worst is already over," and called for public patience as Argentines endure the effects of his ongoing austerity program. His central message was clear: fiscal balance is non-negotiable, and Argentina must stay the course to break the cycle of economic disappointment. Buenos Aires Times confirmed the budget includes increases above inflation for pensions, disability support, health, and education, with a historic focus on social spending. The bill vowed to ban central bank financing for Treasury needs—a direct attack on inflation—and projected five percent GDP growth with inflation dropping to 10 percent next year.
This budget presentation came in the wake of a stinging defeat for Milei’s party in Buenos Aires Province regional elections, where Peronism won by 13 points, prompting global headlines about waning support for the libertarian leader and new doubts about his mandate. After that loss, The Financial Times called it Milei’s “biggest crisis,” highlighting a tumble in the peso and bond prices as investors registered their disappointment. Compounding the mood, The Wall Street Journal and other outlets zeroed in on corruption allegations linked to Milei’s sister and Presidential Secretary, Karina Milei, with polls showing most Argentines believe the scandal is real. Some insiders are even publicly speculating that Karina is so entangled in the ongoing disability agency scandal that Milei’s movement may have to distance itself from her, although no official moves have been announced.
Public approval remains fragile, with influential surveys suggesting Milei’s rating is dipping below forty percent for the first time according to MercoPress, amid economic woes and persistent allegations of mismanagement at high levels. His team’s immediate response to political setbacks has included shuffling key ministers, generic calls for dialogue with governors, and threats to veto new budget extensions requested by Congress. Political analysts from Buenos Aires Times and Latinoamérica 21 now say the single-issue fiscal focus that powered his rise is showing serious cracks. The core question: can Milei build bridges and shift tone to recover lost ground, or is he anchored to the combative style and strict economic policies that have defined his presidency so far?
Meanwhile, on social media, Milei’s camp has continued the “TMAP” slogan defending the administration’s plan, though public engagement shows rising skepticism. Investors and pundits alike are watching closely for signs of real change, but most of Milei’s moves so far suggest adherence to his mission rather than deep self-criticism or policy reform. The narrative that “the worst is over” will be tested in the weeks ahead as Congress debates the new budget and voters digest both the vision and lingering doubts about the political future.
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