In terms of security and internal order, Milei was equally categorical: "On security and domestic matters we've been unequivocal: those who do it, pay for it." According to his own words, "today Argentina shows the lowest crime rates in its history," a result he attributed directly to the firmness of his policies.
In the final part of his speech, the Argentine president referred to his administration's foreign policy, reaffirming a clear vision of international engagement based on respect for freedom, peace, and free trade. "We have systematically taken a stand in favor of peace, of free trade, understanding that where trade enters, bullets do not," he stated. Along these lines, he stressed that his government is actively working to advance an agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, as well as a free trade agreement with the United States, with the goal that "Argentina will once again be an open and great country."
Milei emphasized that his decisions in international affairs are not improvised, but rather the result of sustained ideological coherence over time. "That is reflected in my alliance with the United States and with Israel; no one should be surprised by what we're doing in international affairs," he indicated, reaffirming his strategic ties with the democratic powers of the free world. He concluded with a phrase that sums up his leadership style: "I say what I think and I do what I say."
The president also referred to his stance against the advance of socialism and did not hesitate to double down: "Against the damn socialists, I'm always going to be on your side," he declared before an ecstatic audience, which took the opportunity to chant against the president of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez. Milei's statements took place on a day when tens of thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Madrid demanding the resignation of the socialist leader.
The Argentine president recalled his transition from academic analysis to political action: "If there's something that has characterized my whole life, it's not only saying what I think, but also doing what I say. After so many years from the stands saying what needed to be done, I decided to get on the field."
To close his address, Milei left a message of hope and ambition: "After so many achievements, the time for growth has begun. Today Argentina has entered the path that, if it continues to embrace the ideas of freedom, in 40 years it will be the world's leading power without a doubt."
