Argentina's radical new president, Javier Milei (Exclusive interview) | GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Milei's libertarian economic policies, although effective in some respects, have also led to significant hardships. "Life is going to be harder for the average Argentinian citizen," he acknowledges. Despite these challenges, Milei's popularity remains high, attributed to his honesty and transparency with the public.

In a wide-ranging interview with Bremmer, Milei also explains that his approach to foreign policy is marked by a mix of ideological commitment and pragmatic flexibility. He champions free trade and economic liberalization while acknowledging the complexities of dealing with autocratic regimes. "The world should be separated between liberal democracies and autocracies," Milei asserts. Yet, he does not shy away from engaging with China, recognizing the economic benefits such relationships can bring. "If I were to limit that trade, which is free, would Argentines be better off or worse off?" he asks Bremmer, advocating for a balanced approach that prioritizes Argentina's well-being.

Milei's staunch support for Israel is another defining aspect of his foreign policy. When Ian asks him about the Gaza war, his answer is simple and unwavering. "I will continue to support Israel right to the end."

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[NicolasFernandez-tcxp]

I lived under Peronist corruption all my Life, this is the first time in my life i have hopes that i can actually live in my country

[illdieanyway]

When he says "liberal", that should get translated to English as "Libertarian", because it can cause confusion in the U.S and other countries, also, how can a Libertarian be "radical"? What's so radical about respecting other's Right to Life, Right to Property and Right to Liberty?

[concernedcitizens]

If people thinks that he’s just like Trump or Bolsonaro then people are surely mistaken. First of all unlike Trump, Milei never likes autocrats nor he supports them. In fact he has so much disdain against China, Russia, the Muslim World and all the authoritarian regimes of the World. Secondly he always tries to govern from the center hence there are many from the left that’s also willing to compromise with him on reforms. Thirdly, he and his administration always tell the truth in regards of the hardships that people may face resulted from his reforms. In conclusion it’s a good thing that Argentina has Milei as a leader as now Argentina is safely on the side of Western Liberal Democratic order.

[ClaudiaLorenzo-wx]

President Milei is a world leader...He is one of a kind! Excellent economist and best president of Argentina. I'll be voting for him again. Long Live Freedom 🇦🇷💪🏽

[jotaqu]

Excellent video.
People laughed at Milei at first. The guy is a brilliant mind, a mathematician of excellence, a Bachelor and Master in Economics, who understands economics like few others. Furthermore, he is a believer, and has a philosophical and moral basis for what he says, hence his conviction. What he says was always the same, the same, the same. Those of us who have read or heard it many years ago when no one knew it, can attest to that. Then, perhaps his effusive way of expressing himself is partly his personality, partly it may have been a strategy to get people to listen to him. Well, as General San Martin said: "One man shouting makes more noise than a hundred thousand who are silent." All the luck and you have to support him. Greetings from Argentina.

[danielrodriguez]

I believe Argentina will be the best country to invest in the next 6 months.

[pablojavierdiazcolodrero]

Argentina a partir de Milei, es el faro del mundo libre.

[Rh-cl]

He hates maduro with his guts ...like him so much

[dadaistaingegniere]

The introduction is misguided. UNICEF took for granted past governmental statistics about infancy and poverty, knowing that Kirchner administration lied several times on several records. Argentina was banned from OCDE for altering statistics reports on Kirchner's administrations.
Recession did not start with Milei's government, argentinian economic stagnation begins in 2011, but governmental economics' restrictions trend started in 2002.
Milei is not applying a "shock therapy", term coined by socialist writer Noemi Klein, he and La Libertad Avanza are representing a willing switch from argentinians voters, he represents a different way in which Argentina thinks and works because Argentina did mild socialism during a whole century, that's why is broken.

[Joaquinho]

First time I can say I love my president

[lol_vevo]

To all foreigners: whenever you see 3:48 "mass protests" don't be fooled. Argentinians all know this, 90% of these "protestors" are just poor people that are forced to go there by unions funded by Peronists under threat of getting their social aid stolen from them.

This is because the previous government made it so people who qualify for social aid must receive it from an intermediary union (which the Kirchnerists all control). This way, even if they are not in power, Kirchnerists can force the people they themselves made poor to mobilize and vote for them.

[jps]

Milei is correct on the things where he needs to be correct. The eccentricities I can live with.

[Wanderingsomewhere]

Thank you. Terrific interview. Very thoughtful leader.

[VanAlh]

Intelligent and brave! Creative and logical. We love him.

[GeAsita]

Thank you Milei, I just have no words to express how happy we all are here in Argentina to have you, to have you save us from the lying crooks that governed us for so many years. Viva milei y viva la libertad!

[sedeslav]

Argentina has 80 million cattle! This is already a significant point for economic progress.

[zantanapk]

THE BEST RADICAL PRESIDENT. Amo mi presidente ❤❤❤❤

[termostato]

We LOVE Milei. ❤️ BEST president ever!!!

[ignaciokairuz]

Great Interview. We need people that focuses on cut spending and deregulating. But deregulating and lowering taxes for EVERYONE, not just for friends ( like what usually happens in the US ). Specially on small businesses. And in order to do that we all need lowering government spending and make more efficient the services that are actually important. Everything besides that, considering the problems that many country face and specially Argentina, is just a distraction that politicians use to collect votes. Not that any other problems aren't important but are usually, in general, a consequence of not doing the afore explained tasks.

[kmorgan]

#MiPresidente ❤️ And I am not even Argentinian!!! 🥹 Tengo mucho respeto al Presidente Milei, y con toda mi alma quiero que consigue todo que intenta. He may be eccentric, but he is the superhero we all need right now! VLLC!