The Government confirmed that President Javier Milei will hold a national address this Thursday at 9 PM to deliver a message regarding the Malvinas issue.
The announcement was made by presidential spokesperson Adrián Ravier during his press conference, where he also provided information about employment, health, mortgage loans, and a salary increase for the Armed Forces.
“This Thursday at 9 PM, the President of the Nation, Javier Milei, will hold a national address with a message regarding the Malvinas issue,” Ravier confirmed.
According to the official, the content of the message is being prepared directly by the President along with Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and the State Intelligence Secretariat (SIDE). For now, the Government has decided to not disclose details about the content of the presidential address.
“The content of the message is being worked on by the President, along with Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and the State Intelligence Secretariat. For now, we cannot reveal more details about the content of the national address,” the spokesperson stated.
Job Creation
During the conference, Ravier also highlighted the official employment data for the first quarter of 2026. He noted that the economy recorded 22.9 million jobs, about 510,000 more than in the same period of 2023.
President Javier Milei
This is a sign of growth in labor demand and contradicts the operations of the media regarding a supposed employment crisis. Additionally, he emphasized that the increase was driven by the private sector and not by an expansion of public spending.
Healthcare Charges for Foreigners
Another announcement was related to the charging for medical care for non-resident foreigners in national public hospitals. Ravier reported that the measure has already begun to be implemented in the Alejandro Posadas, Baldomero Sommer, Ramón Carrillo, Laura Bonaparte, and the National Institute of Psychophysical Rehabilitation of the South hospitals.
Hospitals SAMIC were also included in the regulation, including facilities located in Esteban Echeverría, Florencio Varela, and Laferrere. The Government also expressed its expectation that the Cuenca Alta de Cañuelas and Favaloro de Rafael Castillo hospitals will join the measure.
Adrián Ravier
Increase in Mortgage Loans
In economic matters, Ravier announced a program aimed at expanding mortgage credit so that more Argentines can access their first home. The scheme includes the placement of fixed terms from the Sustainability Guarantee Fund in banks, with terms of one and five years, to generate long-term funding.
According to the Government, about 18,000 families will be able to access loans to buy, build, expand, or renovate their first home, with a maximum rate of UVA plus 7.5%.
Salary Increase for the Armed Forces
Finally, the spokesperson announced that the National Government will grant a significant salary increase for the Armed Forces, as part of a policy aimed at their “economic recomposition” and to strengthen their equipment and professionalization.
