In a recent editorial note, the American newspaper The Washington Post highlighted the great economic successes of the Government of Javier Milei and especially highlighted the marked drop in poverty in Argentina, within the framework of its program of free market reforms.
The international media argued that “Argentina's free market experiment, promoted by President Javier Milei, has once again challenged doomsayers,” while highlighting the latest official data released by the country.
According to these figures, the percentage of Argentines living in poverty fell to 28% towards the end of 2025, which represents a significant improvement over previously recorded levels.
In this regard, the editorial notes that, after reaching a peak of 53% in the first half of 2024, the poverty rate began a sustained downward trend. This turn marks a turning point in the face of initial criticisms that questioned the social impact of the economic program promoted by the
Government.
The fall in inflation The
article also highlights that one of the central pillars of Javier Milei's administration was the fight against inflation, which was key to regaining economic stability and
encouraging growth.Along these lines, it is noted that annual inflation fell from 200% at the beginning of his term of office to 33% in the year ending in February, evidencing a strong slowdown.
In addition, the American newspaper highlights the structural reforms implemented by the libertarian administration, including the cut of state subsidies and the reduction of public spending. These measures made it possible to achieve the first annual fiscal surplus in more than a century, a fact that the medium highlights as
