Javier Milei: Meet Argentina’s new ‘Donald Trump’ style President

Javier Milei has emerged as a captivating force, challenging the status quo and redefining the political narrative after being elected as Argentina's next President.

The firebrand economist turned political maverick now takes on the most powerful role in Argentina at a time of deep unrest.

Argentina currently has an inflation rate of 142.7%, a stark contrast to the United States at 3.24% and Australia at 5.4%.

The Argentine Peso has taken a nosedive, plummeting more than 90% against the almighty U.S. dollar.

Milei campaigned on a radical agenda with bold policy shake-ups, hoping to address many of the challenges facing Argentina.

Often compared to Donald Trump for his outspoken and unconventional approach, Milei's presidency is closely watched for its potential impact on the nation's future.

In this Sky News Digital Original, we explore exactly who Javier Milei is and whether he is up for the task ahead.

[redmanlaw]

This guy is hilarious. He makes everyone pay attention, he speaks the truth unapologetically and without any fear. He's totally right and the people are on his side. Watch the corrupt establishment try to take him down. Hopefully the people rise up and they get Argentina back on track.

[amadodiego]

He's an honest down to earth man, who's giving a monumental battle against the status quo. He's had the whole establishment with help of the state against him. We are tired of the left and the far left. We voted them out. I really hope everyone rallies against the corrupt unions and protect our democratically elected president. We will be free.

[reginamemoriesforever-vcql]

Why are journalists so basic and lazy?
Milei is unlike any other conservative populist… He is a libertarian, a very well educated libertarian with a PhD in Economics

[jorgevial]

Argentina was the second largest economy by the end of the 19th century. After a century of socialism the country is 140 and half of the people lives under the poverty line. That's the legacy of socialism.

[cindyreid]

He's going to make Argentina a place the people can live and thrive❤

[gustavotonnelli]

I'm Brazilian and I envy the Argentinian for having a libertarian President

[robertoh.]

Nayib Bukele, Donald Trump and Javier Milei, the world needs more of them

[rickysubie]

The lady that said people didn't vote for his policies is delusional.

[facusanx]

vamos Milei, greetings from Argentina. Finally we have the president we deserve

[coripm]

We are blessed to have a libertarian government, Make Argentina Great Again, Milei!

[Kalendil]

As an argentinian, I am SO happy he won :)

[Gshev]

I hope he will bring prosperity to Argentina

[leandrocossari]

If you look outside the clips, when he is really talking about economy, he is extremely conservative (you don't spend what you don't have) and also morals. He is a University economic professor who worked for international Banks and institutions. He is not crazy nor stupid; and also extremely humble. At the presidential debate (not what a politician would have done) he explained and responded every question, even the evil intended ones, because a professor that is what you ought to do. Now that he has won, he has referred at himself as a tenant (not an owner, nor a ruler, e tenant!).

[El_Diego]

My whole family is in Argentina and they all were praying for Javier to win. That lady is talking shit.

[thethinkingman]

He is a leader who can talk at length in deatail about his country and its economic situation and monetary policies without a script, which is far more than any politician in Australia, Canada, UK and USA can do.

[margaretcoote]

Love this guy we could do with him here in NZ. Get rid of leftist wokeism

[raffi_sarik]

Esto es increíble. Un sueño para nosotros los que apoyamos a Milei 🇦🇷

[yanirules]

Como vecina peruana, estoy feliz por nuestros hermanos argentinos. 💪🥳

[ConcernedthGenCanadian]

You can literally tell just by the passion in his eyes that this man is going to be one of the greatest leaders the world has ever seen. I never judge a book by its cover but this is clearly the rare exception.

[mweleme]

They talk about his stability and ability to negotiate without Congress. But he just convinced a whole country to vote for him. The same thing they said about Trump.