Little more than a year after storming to the presidency with a mandate to rip up the rule book and do whatever was needed to turn Argentina around, Javier Milei feels vindicated in his tear-it-down approach to governing.

This year, perhaps more than ever, the global gathering at Davos offers something of a safe space for those still reeling from the 47th President’s inauguration, his speech and subsequent flurry of Executive Orders.

One year in, “El Loco” is curbing public spending, slashing red tape—and offering his services to Donald Trump.

Argentina's President Javier Milei said Thursday he would be willing to leave the South American Mercosur bloc if necessary to secure a coveted trade agreement with the United States. The Argentinian leader and fan of US President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants a trade deal with the United States,

US President’s protectionist policies clash with the free-market creed of President Javier Milei’s government. Argentina’s quest for support with the IMF, the negative effects of the "super dollar" and uncertainty as to the commercial dynamics.

President Javier Milei has managed to reignite his romance with Argentine society, further fueling his hubris.

If the US stayed in the tent under Trump, its negotiators could, for example, agitate to weaken any deals struck at the meeting. We saw such tactics from Saudi Arabia at COP29 in Baku. The oil state repeatedly disrupted the talks and in one instance, sought to alter important text in the agreement without full consultation.

Donald Trump surpasses political hurdles to secure a second presidential term. Trump’s inauguration sees international guests, mixed reactions towards political figures, and plans for immediate executive action.

Argentine President Javier Milei's attendance is historically significant. No serving foreign leader has ever attended a U.S. presidential inauguration.

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Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States at noon. We'll be posting live updates.

Javier Milei's first year in office shows a major victory against inflation in Argentina, but at the expense of a deep recession.