President Javier Milei once again spoke out firmly in response to opposition criticism and defended the achievements of his administration, striking a defiant and optimistic tone ahead of the legislative elections on October 26. "We're the government that has reduced poverty the most in history! I'm not going to be manipulated by the kukas, nor by the kukas' arguments!", the president declared in an interview with LN+, in which he also predicted that "in August of next year, inflation will be zero in Argentina."
Milei stated that his central commitment remains with the Argentine people and with the sustained reduction of inflation. "Thirty percent this year disgusts me," he declared, and explained that the monetary control initiated in the middle of last year will allow for total stability in 2026: "We set the amount of money in the middle of last year. If the lag of monetary policy, according to new studies, is 26 months, by August of next year inflation will be zero."
In a segment of strong self-defense, the libertarian leader emphasized that his adversaries criticize him for the same results they would have previously celebrated. "If Kirchnerism had achieved these results, they'd be boasting that they're the government that reduced poverty the most. However, it was us, and those who left 57% and a planted hyperinflation are now questioning us," he stated. He also highlighted that his administration reduced poverty by 12 million people and extreme poverty by 6 million, achieving "the lowest crime rates in history."
When asked about the political climate and the elections, the President assured that his coalition will seek to consolidate a legislative bloc that guarantees the deepening of reforms. "What's important is how the composition of the Chamber turns out. The next Congress will be much better than the current one. Excluding the stone-throwers, Kirchnerism, which is basically the obstruction machine," he pointed out.
