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President Javier Milei expressed optimism about his re-election in 2027 despite the current unemployment and recession. He also discussed the potential postponement of Pope Leo XIV's visit due to the Pope's lung operation. Milei believes his economic management is improving, highlighting an increase in mortgage credit and declining inflation.
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Rogerio Tomaz Jr., a Brazilian journalist critical of Javier Milei, was deported from Argentina, which the government justified as a violation of immigration laws. Tomaz expressed pride in his deportation, describing it as a 'trophy' due to his political criticisms. He also commented on Brazilian politics, fearing that Brazil may become a reflection of the Argentine situation.
By La Nación
The government of Javier Milei has presented a colonial interpretation of history in a commemorative video for October 12, renaming the date as "Day of the Race." This narrative suggests that Christopher Columbus's arrival marked the beginning of a positive Western expansion, overlooking the negative consequences for Indigenous peoples. The official message highlights a "meeting" between two worlds, omitting Spanish domination and the fact that America was already inhabited.
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President Javier Milei supported Luis Caputo, denying rumors about his potential departure from the Ministry of Economy and calling such claims "a nonsense the size of a house." Milei emphasized that his relationship with Caputo is "symbiotic" and linked the rumors to negotiations with the IMF, accusing those spreading them of "betrayal to the homeland."
By Perfil
The Argentine government will submit a request this week to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Hamburg to suspend oil exploitation near the Falkland Islands. This action aims to reaffirm sovereignty over the archipelago and is part of a broader diplomatic strategy that includes economic sanctions and a bill to strengthen resource control. Despite the pressures, oil companies continue their operations in the area, defying warnings from Javier Milei's government.
By Clarín
The National Congress is gearing up for a busy week of debates, starting with the discussion on the 2027 Budget. Additionally, crucial topics like the sovereignty defense law for the Malvinas and the inviolability of private property bill, which has already passed the Senate, will be addressed. The opposition plans to mobilize on Thursday to demand the repeal of DNU 70/2023 and other projects related to disability emergency and family indebtedness.
By Infobae
The Argentine government denied entry to Brazilian journalist Rogerio Tomaz Jr., who had criticized Javier Milei, citing non-compliance with residency requirements. Detained at the Jorge Newbery Airport, he was returned to Brazil after his residency permit was annulled, with government officials celebrating his expulsion on social media. Diplomatic tensions between Argentina and Brazil have escalated due to Milei's insults towards Brazilian President Flavio Bolsonaro.
By La Nación
Luis Caputo, the Economy Minister, denied rumors about his potential resignation from the cabinet and criticized economist Natalia Motyl for her comments on reserve management. President Javier Milei supported Caputo, deeming the rumors unfounded and warning of the negative implications of such speculation during a crucial time for the minister, who was preparing for a meeting with the IMF. Both statements reflect the government's defense amid a tense climate.
By Ámbito
President Javier Milei reaffirmed the continuity of his Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo, during a radio interview, calling rumors of a cabinet change a 'joke'. While Caputo has Milei's support, there are requests within the government for improved flexibility and economic reactivation in stagnant sectors. Additionally, differences have emerged regarding electoral strategy and economic policy, with some officials pressing for necessary adjustments.
By La Nación
The government of Javier Milei deported Brazilian José Rogério Tomaz Jr., a member of Lula da Silva's PT, after revoking his permanent residency. This action was based on his limited time in the country and failure to meet the required conditions for maintaining his residency status. Despite the controversy stemming from Tomaz Jr.'s insults towards Milei, authorities stated that the deportation was based on administrative, not political, reasons.
By Derecha Diario
The Argentine government canceled the permanent residency of a Brazilian citizen and prohibited his entry into the country for five years due to legal breaches. The measure, effective from October 12, was based on the individual not having remained in Argentina for the required time and lacking verifiable work or educational activities. This action falls within the reforms to the immigration regime implemented during Javier Milei's administration.
By Infobae
Javier Milei has filed a claim with the Tribunal of the Sea to initiate an international arbitration process against the United Kingdom regarding oil exploitation in the Falklands, following the UK government's refusal to concede to Argentine demands. The Foreign Ministry is finalizing details of the presentation, part of Milei's strategy to promote Argentine sovereignty and support his electoral campaign. Despite Argentina's insistence, British authorities have reaffirmed their stance that the islands are British and that the inhabitants have democratically decided their future.
By Página/12
October marks the countdown to the 2027 presidential elections in Argentina, with Javier Milei and his proposal to suspend the primaries (PASO) facing complex political discussions between Peronism and the PRO. Modifying the electoral system involves not only costs but also how candidacies and party alliances will be defined. Meanwhile, several governors are detaching their provincial elections from the presidential ones, adding further uncertainty to the political landscape.
By Perfil