The myth that only a present State guarantees well-being collapses with irrefutable evidence
The average per capita family income exceeds 442,596 pesos, with the tenth decile reaching more than 1,430,619 pesos, something unthinkable in an uncontrolled inflationary context. Respect for the value of money restores dignity to workers, without the need for arbitrary controls or welfare plans.
Socialism was mistaken in repeating for decades that only an active State could guarantee the well-being of the population. However, recent data show the opposite:state intervention has been an obstacle to development, and Javier Milei's Argentina is dismantling that myth with resounding results.
Poverty in decline confirms the success of the adjustment and liberalization policies implemented by Milei's government. According to INDEC, the incidence of poverty in the main urban agglomerations fell to 38.1%, marking a decrease compared to inherited levels.
Historically affected regions, such as the Northeast (47%) and Northwest (42.8%), show a significant decrease. In specific cities, such as Posadas (43.4%) and Greater Tucumán-Tafí Viejo (40.8%), indicators improve as the market regains its natural dynamics.
Poverty among the most vulnerable groups, such as those under 17 years old, remains high (52.7%), but the downward trend is undeniable. This change is due to greater economic stability and the elimination of interventionist policies that hindered growth.
Salaries regain value thanks to monetary stability, which allows workers' purchasing power to recover. Inflation, which under statist administrations destroyed incomes month after month, has slowed dramatically, allowing real wages to grow.
Additionally, the distribution of income shows a positive change. The Gini coefficient has been reduced to 0.430, a clear indicator that the market, without suffocating regulations, promotes a more equitable distribution. The income gap between the first and last decile has closed to 13 times, reducing inequality in a real and sustainable way.
More opportunities and less inequality are proof that Milei's Argentina is showing that the liberal model enables real social mobility. Unlike the socialist scheme, where bureaucrats choose who advances, the free market system rewards effort and innovation.
