President Javier Milei made good on his promise to deliver a fiscal surplus in his first year, achieving a feat not seen in over a decade in Argentina’s deficit-prone economy.
Argentina brought in its first budget surplus in more than a decade in 2024, data published on Friday showed, marking a win for libertarian President Javier Milei and his sweeping austerity push in his first full year in office.
For the first time since its inauguration more than a decade ago, the prize dubbed the “Jewish Nobel” is going to a non-Jew: Javier Milei, the president of Argentina.
Argentine President Javier Milei's attendance is historically significant. No serving foreign leader has ever attended a U.S. presidential inauguration.
Mr Milei’s economic management is a vast improvement on that of his predecessor. During the previous left-wing Peronist administration, the government won over voters by running up vast budget deficits.
President Javier Milei has managed to reignite his romance with Argentine society, further fueling his hubris.
As Donald Trump prepares to assume power for a second term Monday, avowed admirer Javier Milei of Argentina has his sights set on becoming the US president's man in Latin America.
Javier Milei's first year in office shows a major victory against inflation in Argentina, but at the expense of a deep recession.
Argentinian president Javier Milei has been awarded Israel’s prestigious 2025 Genesis Prize in recognition of his support of Israel, organizers announced Tuesday.
The chainsaw-wielding economist follows through on his promise of 'shock therapy,' prioritizing taming inflation by cutting spending and deregulating
Genesis Prize Chairman Stan Polovets praised Milei’s support for Israel, achievements in reforming Argentina’s economy, and pursuit of justice for AMIA terror victims.
The Argentinian president, who has worked to change his country’s tune on Israel, will take home the coveted Genesis Prize after a unanimous vote.