Javier Milei’s victory has undoubtedly been a historic blow to Argentine politics. The libertarian became that country’s new president for the next four years after defeating his official opponent Sergio Massa.
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There were immediate reactions around the world, the first to speak out were their counterparts in the region. Despite ideological and political differences, the presidents agreed to welcome Milei’s victory, but the… Head of State of Colombia Gustavo Petro he congratulated the libertarian and launched a harsh rejection.
“The far right won in Argentina; it is society’s decision. Sad for Latin America and we will see… neoliberalism no longer has a proposal for society, it cannot respond to the current problems of humanity,” he said. in a first message published on your X account.
In another thriller, he pointed out that “the relationships of Colombia and Argentinaties between their peoples will be maintained in mutual respect. I congratulate Milei. And we expect from progressive Argentina the assessments that will enable the Latin American peoples to learn from the lessons of history.”
As is known, the Colombian president has maintained his differences with the newly elected president of Argentina, who has made sharp comments. On the one hand, Petro had asked Argentinians in recent days to vote for Massa and against the “barbarism” he attributes to Milei. On one occasion he compared Argentina to Hitler and even with Pinochet, while Milei called him a “socialist” and part of the “decadence.”
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Meanwhile, the other presidents cheered Milei’s victory and acknowledged that the people were speaking. “I salute Javier Milei for his victory and Sergio Massa for his dignified admission of defeat. I wish the Argentine people the best and know that they will always have our respect and support,” the Chilean president wrote. Gabriel Boric.
For his part, the Brazilian Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva He wished the new Argentine government “good luck and success” in a message on his social networks in which he acknowledged that “democracy is the voice of the people.”
“Argentina is a great country and deserves all our respect,” wrote Lula, who was branded a “communist” and corrupt by Milei during the Argentina campaign,” adding that “Brazil will always be available to work with our Argentine brothers to work. “.
On the other hand, the government of Peru expressed its “warm congratulations” and wished the Libertarian Party success.
“Peru warmly congratulates Milei on his election as President of the Argentine Republic. In wishing him the greatest success in his government, it renews its commitment to continue strengthening the historic ties of friendship and cooperation that unite our countries,” the Peruvian Presidency said.
Source: El heraldo
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