"We have to make Argentina great again. They had runaway inflation. I hear you're doing a fantastic job, I'm very proud of you", Trump praised Milei during the CPAC.
Strategic coincidences and economic differences
Milei and Trump share an aligned geopolitical vision on key issues:
- Unconditional support for Israel.
- Rejection of China's influence in Latin America.
- Firm opposition to the regimes of Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua.
A relationship reminiscent of the Menem-Clinton era
The rapprochement between Milei's administration and the White House recalls the international alignment strategy that Argentina had during the presidency of Carlos Menem in the 1990s, when the country adopted the guidelines of the Washington Consensus, promoted by then-President George H.W. Bush.
Although the international context has changed, the alliance between Milei and Trump promises to be an essential pillar in Argentine foreign policy, with a strong emphasis on anti-communism, support for Israel, and opposition to China and Russia.
Expectations for the White House meeting
Milei's visit to Washington will be a milestone in the bilateral relationship, and it is expected to serve to strengthen cooperation on trade, investments, and international policy. Gerardo Werthein will be key in defining the agenda, and everything indicates that the meeting will take place between the end of April and the beginning of May.
In a context where the United States seeks to reinforce its presence in Latin America in the face of the advance of China and Russia, Milei's consolidation as Trump's main ally in the region could mark a new stage in the bilateral relationship.
