How Javier Milei is turning Argentina's economy around | Ian Bremmer | Quick Take

We've had a first budget surplus that Argentina has enjoyed in over a decade. And monthly inflation, which has been significant highs and impossible for the people, is actually slowing down. After several administrations in Argentina doing their damnedest to destroy the economy, Milei is turning the place around. And by the way, this was not what I expected when the elections were happening.
Check in the comments to watch Ian's initial prediction on Milei's approach to saving Argentina's economy.
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Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: A Quick Take to kick off your week. And today, I want to take us to Argentina, where newly elected President Javier Milei deserves a round of applause, at least for where we see the country so far in his administration.
We've had a first budget surplus that Argentina has enjoyed in over a decade. And monthly inflation, which has been significant highs and impossible for the people, is actually slowing down. Now, that's a really big deal. After several administrations in Argentina doing their damnedest to destroy the economy, Milei is turning the place around. He's succeeding. And by the way, this was not what I expected when the elections were happening. When he was first elected, I wrote, “expect more economic collapse imminently. ” And clearly that didn't happen. And that's a great thing. for the Argentinean people. I'm happy to be wrong about this. And by the way, I'll be very happy if I could be wrong about Ukraine getting partition, that seems like a tougher one. But nonetheless, what happened and why has he been more successful than I expected? It's worth thinking about.
Well, first of all, what the challenges were. Milei’s party has a thin minority in Congress, so he's had to use presidential decrees to push most of his ambitious economic reforms. He's the weakest president in institutional terms that Argentina has had in modern times. So he's swimming against a really strong current. And the Peronists who control a lot of power in Congress and among mayors and governors and the trade unions. I mean, these are people that would love to see Milei fail. So, first of all, my expectation was that no matter how smart well-thought through his economic policies were likely to be, the desire of the kleptocracy that's been in place for such a long time in having this guy fail and come back to power themselves, would be so strong that he wouldn't have any chance to get anything through.
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[@ThePrimaFacie]

Yall gotta pin this one.

[@suenoshumedospro5240]

It is worrying that Argentina will go from being anti-business to extreme capitalism (an economy that only works for large corporations). We need balance, not more extremes. - ⁠Plan to improve education = Nothing (Milei reduced education budget 200%) - Plan to improve health = Nothing (Milei reduced health budget by 200%) - Plan to help SMEs = Nothing - Tax reform to simplify and alleviate = Nothing (they only raised taxes) Argentine SMEs pay 50% taxes, while mining corporations take gold, lithium and rare earths and do not pay more than 1% (in Chile they pay 30% of taxes) - Serious labor reform = Nothing. A decree that reforms 1000 areas of the state. Areas that cannot be changed by decree, without any consensus, or strategic vision that allows lasting and sustainable change over time. - Remove environmental regulations (Glacier Law, Forest Law and Fire Law) + Remove the land law (Now you can buy land without any limit knowing that the large international investment funds have more money than almost all countries) + Ideas like “ Taxes are theft” + Ideas like “if a company wants to pollute, there is no problem” = Everything is set up so that large capitals exploit Argentina's wealth while they pollute and do not ask for a single dollar in return, to finance health, education or infrastructure. - The cost of living has multiplied by three and purchasing power has fallen - To hide the current economic disaster, the president insults and fights with all dissident voices along with an army of trolls to divert attention. - The only real thing about everything Milei says is that politicians are a caste. But the current president is now the caste that works for the most powerful caste of all, concentrated financial capital. Milei is a whacky person. He believes that his dead dog guides him. He doesn't have a clue of what he is doing. and lies all the time. He only does what her whacky sister advice him after spiritist rituals she performs. No one else. It is a mad government against science and reason.

[@tracywatts1459]

@@suenoshumedospro5240I though he is the first to report a fiscal surplus in over 12 years in his first term. I’m not against capitalism myself only over capitalism with a goal of the monopoly. I appreciate your input I say give it time he’s new and who knows he could be wrong he could be on the right track. Argentina has been suffering with their currency crisis and deficits for a long time that’s nothing that can be fixed overnight. Inviting in capitalism can stimulate economic growth and development. As far as environmental protection there should be some sort of social responsibility for sure. He does seem to be a bit cracker like but at least he doesn’t pretend to be someone he isn’t. Cutting social programs may be necessary to lower debts once the capitalist show up incrementally raise taxes again then reinstate what you had to loose in order to bring in future gains. If you have nothing to start with you haven’t much to lose. Most my gains in life took years of sacrifices. Single parent 3 jobs 60 hour weeks 7 days straight for 3 years to buy a house in Canada 🇨🇦 16 years ago. I think my kids had to make sacrifices too practically raised themselves because I worked double shifts sometime 16 hours . It will pay off and I have an optimistic outlook for Argentina and I am rooting for them.

[@BlazeGuitarLessons]

I spent four weeks in Argentina in February and March. Literally everyone I talked to loved him except government workers lol

[@josephwallis8965]

America should have him as president, UK, Australia should have him for Prime Minister, he will save them, all of them, Milei is economic professor, don't BS with him

[@Orson2u]

SUCH a good sign!

[@leunisvandewege9651]

Argentine sentiments can change very rapidly.

[@puertousbmonkey]

lol true. Parasites hate him

[@woodlandkid9341]

The leeches Afuera

[@realgone6937]

Rarely to see a public figure willing to admit they are wrong

[@jfm148]

Twice wrong saying the living standards of Argentinians are going to get worse. Hope he accepts he was wrong again in 4 years from now. Any bets?

[@emperorpicard4901]

@@jfm148 They are going to get worse before they get better.

[@jfm148]

@@emperorpicard4901 But after that, it will be difficult for a socialist to run for office

[@joelzinho4600]

@@jfm148 That's the medicine. The damage was done all those years ago, this is the final devaluation before the reserves turn completely USD. Once USD use stabilize and propagate, asset values and prices will find an equilibrium.

[@jfm148]

@@joelzinho4600 Correct.

[@HappyJames12]

Good to see someone’s ego isn’t big enough to stop him from admitting that they’re wrong

[@williambrady1043]

WHAT?? His ego is bigger than his hair.

[@peterp7541]

Milei is a legend, he is the man to do the job.......fingers crossed he turns Argentina around!

[@puertousbmonkey]

The guy is amazing, thank you very much , greetings from Argentina

[@meilinchan7314]

As a Malaysian who has seen the best and worst of leaders like Milei - don't count your chickens till they hatch, he reeks of Thatcher and Mahathir.

[@mlbonfox8199]

Argentina blue ; hold my beer

[@Freddie1980]

Monthly inflation in Argentina was 25% in December and now it's just over 10% and expected to drop into single digits in April. This is a direct result of the 'economic shock therapy' Melia has delivered.

[@Orson2u]

WOW!

[@puertousbmonkey]

For May 5%

[@meilinchan7314]

I'd like to see how poverty, HDI and income equality are faring.

[@puertousbmonkey]

@@meilinchan7314 inflation is the worst thing for poor people. So take a guess

[@brent3086]

@@meilinchan7314 inflation is never good for the lower class. They're the ones that most negatively affected by inflation because they own the least amount of asset. All there savings is in currency.

[@javibaldrich6649]

A lot of respect is due for the integrity of changing your mind and discussing it publicly! We need more of this!

[@redclydesidehl6026]

He was wrong to change his mind, real wages have fallen by 25% since Millei took power. Show me where neoliberalism shock therapy policy has reduced poverty or inflation.

[@javibaldrich6649]

@@redclydesidehl6026 It is not healthy to be this angry. I am just commenting on someone being open to openly change their mind.

[@zddxddyddw]

@@redclydesidehl6026 Show me where the policies implemented by the previous Argentine governments have worked. Certainly not in Argentina.

[@monfranco75]

@@redclydesidehl6026 The Reason REAL WAGES have fallen is because Milie have CUT SUBSIDIES to TRANSPORTATION, Goods & Services, Utilities, Provinces, Exchange Rate for IMPORTERS and others, and have FIRED a lot of Gov't Workers . . . That's why PRICES in the Economy have INCREASED, it just reflect the REAL PRICES, w/o the subsidies. . .And where did they get the SUBSIDIES ? ? ? . . . From PRINTING the CURRENCY (Peso) out of THIN AIR by the Central Bank, that's the reason why PRICES have gone up, INFLATING the MONEY (Currency) SUPPLY . .. . By the way, they achieved BUDGET SURPLUSES not seen in 12 yrs. . . JUST THINK ABOUT IT . . . But having said that, the monthly INCREASE of PRICES, as we speak, was DOWN from 25% / month to 8% / month, it's still growing but in a much SLOWER pace . . .. . SHOCK THERAPHY is working . . . . There will be a lot of PAIN before it gets better . . . . It's only Milie's 5th month in office. And when PRICES eventually go down and NOT increase anymore, the ECONOMY will Boom, INVESTMENTS will rush in, EMPLOYMENT will accelerate . . .

[@user-wm1ro6bj9q]

Finally, someone is looking at this economic and political experiment with the proper attention that it deserves. Milei is no Trump nor a Bolsonaro, he is an economist who understands economic theory and is smart enough to have a plan and to know how to go about getting a broken economy back on its feet and flourish. It is indeed an experiment that if successful will make Milton Friedman a hero once again and become an economic model that other countries may well want to learn from.

[@danthemansmail]

Milton Friedman was never a hero or anything remotely close. Milei will fail because he's hitching himself to a dying horse.

[@YunDay_]

3:00 They didn't give him any rope. In fact Massa, the last Minister of Economy, decided to advance all debt collections to 3 days after Milei ascension so that when my Milei comes in, Argentina would fly through the air and the entire country would break up.

[@YunDay_]

That is without counting all the "paros" that have been made, all the false accusations that have been made against him through various media, all the opposition that he has received from the regional governors and poverty councilors like the CGT, Polo Obrero, Movimiento Ebita, La Campora, etc.

[@andresperezmorelli9909]

Adding to that the first Milei's administration law was approved after six months

[@bircruz555]

Too soon to tell. I hope the best for Argentina.

[@mlbonfox8199]

No its not

[@justaplayer94]

@@mlbonfox8199 Yes it is.

[@Lauren-7777]

Let's not forget the Masterclass he gave in Davos, precise statistics, historical data, and a final message to the Businessmen and women present in the auditorium encouraging them to continue succeeding in their endeavors, he called them social benefactors and the true protagonists of our society. Viva la Libertad Carajo! Long Live Freedom!

[@nitinpatel1039]

He is successful because he isn't afraid of his personal interest he is keeping interest of country first this austerity measures will cost him shirt term politically but he will become legend in Argentinian history

[@puertousbmonkey]

True, he always said he is not afraid of paying the political cost of reducing the size of the Goverment . And after a 35 % cut his popularity is still the same

[@mlbonfox8199]

Check the peso…. Smh

[@jon9625]

Incredible what Miele has achieved with a mimority government

[@josephwallis8965]

without arrest of his political rivals like Joe Biden and soon Anthony Albanese of Australia

[@mooseduck]

Plunging just over half of the country into severe poverty, what an achievement wowee!!

[@griffingasink1099]

The fall of living standards was always going to happen with an overly inflated currency which is why previous governments avoiding doing it. I do think Milei is actually what was needed despite it being temporarily painful

[@SMGJohn]

Yeah, it returned to the previous levels before Milei took power, which I mean, you made the stuff worse and then just returned it to the levels before you made it worse? LOL Galaxy brain economic tactics

[@asm7406]

@@SMGJohn Don't misinform, inflation is going down, prices too, hyperinflation is avoided, the market was favorable to Argentina that there are even businessmen willing to invest, it is determined to defend its borders and crime. It's obvious that you don't know anything about economics.

[@SMGJohn]

@@asm7406 Provide any actual sources to your claims because the only ones I can find are 1 week old and only show a return to previous levels of inflation. Also prices are in fact higher, at least according to these official Argentinian statistics published by their biggest bank. So you clearly must have better sources than this Argentinian bank I looked up, please provide me.

[@jfm148]

​@@SMGJohnI'd like to see yours first.

[@zddxddyddw]

@@SMGJohn Hi, Argentinian here. Everything he said is true. Indeed inflation is back to where it was before Milei took office, but contrary to back then when it was constantly increasing, it is now going down month after month. Prices of some goods and services are still higher, but some are going down and in some cases we're even seeing deflation. Rents have also gone down and there is more offer now after the government repealed a previous law enacted by the last administration that had disastrous consequences for the housing market. Also, many international investors have declared interest in the country. And more impressively than anything else, banks are starting to issue long-term credits to individual people again, something not seen in this country in many years since the high inflation rates made it uneconomical for banks to offer credits and for people to pay them; and it's also something that most experts thought would take years to return if everything went well. So the economy is recovering slowly yes, but much faster than anyone had previously imagined (just like Ian admits in this video).

[@coolbreeze8193]

Prayers for Argentina and Milei!

[@dailynewsreader]

Ian i really appreciate that you changed your ideas on this instance. I would like you to give the same benefit of doubt when it comes to US foreign policy alternatives and not just the establishment views. Thank you.

[@kurtnunn6116]

I tend to whence when hear someone espouse libertarian ideals. I think they’re too rash, and too simplistic. That being said, I see this is a grand experiment for Argentina, and for the world. I’m rooting for them and I’m hoping they can turn it around under his leadership.

[@eyeofthetiger7]

Great analysis and take Ian! God bless Javier Milei efforts and Argentina future

[@josephwallis8965]

Milei is economic professor first class, he was God Given to Argentina, his immediate take down of government size by decisively cutting down government jobs is golden class wisdom. Argentina has a lot to thank him, he is not dictator at this stage. He is worth 6 legions of army

[@puertousbmonkey]

true . The most simple thing to do is create taxes. The difficult thing is to get rid of them and reducing the size of the State

[@mlbonfox8199]

Argentina blue ; hold my beer

[@YunDay_]

7:12 I really respect that. Is surprising that nearly 94%(personally) of people in media can't admit, learn and move on when they are wrong.

[@velisvideos6208]

It is a bit early to declare Mission Accomplished. Argentina's fundamental problems are still there.

[@JorgeRzezak]

Argentines bad education is the fundamental problem.

[@alebsys]

It´s a work in progress, is the right direction, Inflation is going down and we need our economy to grow now

[@carlosamoreno9013]

Well done to put out there a correction or an update as new facts become available. 🤓 I am also glad to hear that the people of Argentina might have a better future at one point, as opposed to the never ending downward spiral.

[@fattywombat8087]

The problem with Argentina is a always a political one. Argentina is not exactly a poor country, but a very unstable economically. They’re not as rich as other white countries like Canada or Australia, but not exactly poor. Surprisingly quite developed too

[@jfm148]

That is the propaganda... I wouldn't believe that. Poverty has being growing since the 50s

[@zddxddyddw]

@@jfm148 Yeah, but poverty was only around 4% as late as the 1970s, and at that time 70% of the population were middle class.

[@jfm148]

@@zddxddyddw What happened since the 50s? Is called socialism. Even the military had socialist economic advisors. I know first hand that.

[@ericktellez7632]

@@zddxddyddw Argentina’s own Milei government puts 60% of the population under the poverty line thats only lower than Haiti.

[@lucadappiano8758]

​@@jfm148Yes but the two decades after Peron, from the 50's to the 70's, were unstable but still growing. Then you had 20 years of recession, where deficits and debt were maximized and started printing money to cover all that up. Can you imagine changing 5 times of currency in a span of 20 years? Yeah, that happened between the 70's and 90'

[@paxdriver]

Very classy Ian, I respect you so much for your consistent sincerity.

[@marcv2648]

Well it would be foolish to try to defend just how wrong he was. Better to cut his losses.

[@shaneduthie1774]

Brilliant Video. Kudos for admitting you were wrong. Refreshing to see someone admit they’ve made a mistake, as opposed to blindly retaining their rhetoric. Would’ve been nice to hear some statistics in terms of the economy etc.

[@RicardoDexter]

Great commentary and analysis. Thank you.

[@Hammerz0738]

Is there much foreign investment in the housing sector yet or much investment expected in the near future ?

[@debrutomeyer9117]

Any idea about the switch to USD? That is amongst the most important issues now

[@alaindumas1824]

Milei postponed it because Argentina's Central Bank doesn't have enough USD in reserve.

[@claudejgagnon5163]

I agree with Ian. At first, I thought that Milei was a simple minded character. He proved me wrong and it's good to see a country get back on its feet. Felicidades Argentina.

[@rohansprenger6902]

No economy turns around in a few months. It will take decades before a meaningful judgement can be made (as far as his term as president goes).

[@marcv2648]

You underestimated Milei because you are clueless about Austrian Economics. If you understood Austrian Economics you would know better.

[@user-rn6il1ub1u]

Your honesty has made me a subscriber. Good work!Good luck to Argentina!

[@fernandoadolfocastellanos]

See Max Keiser series from Argentina, he is pretty clear about real causes of country's decline, regards!

[@raoulhery]

In France, we are hoping for our own Milei

[@mlbonfox8199]

Why

[@doug3691]

Sometimes some input from the other side can be surprisingly helpful.

[@parrotraiser6541]

Argentina could have b3n the Canada of South America. What bothers me now is Canad is becoming the Argentina of North America.

[@X-H-Wu]

This confused me. The budget surplus means the government take in more money than it spends by cutting government jobs and expenses. But is the whole country in surplus, which means it exports more than it imports so that it has sparse money to spend?

[@dixonpinfold2582]

To reduce govt. spending is to reduce GDP. Thus the economy is shrinking. Against this, yes, the rising trade surplus is a help. Lots of moving parts.

[@janpamua7714]

​@@dixonpinfold2582you are kinda right , reduced government spending (especially on welfare and government employment) means less money in the economy but the amount of goods and services produced stays the same - lovering the inflation . If what you are saying was true it would apply the same at government spending of 90% GDP.

[@janpamua7714]

So in GDP numbers it may shrink but technically it does not, especially when you lower the taxes.

[@dixonpinfold2582]

​@@janpamua7714 That's sort of word-salady. While GDP of course includes private, non-government economic activity, on the public side, every dollar (or peso) of government spending counts towards GDP. Having said that, there are multiple ways of stating GDP. For example, instead of private plus public sector economic activity, GDP can also be closely rendered as simply the sum of wages, profits and taxes. It does add up that way too. In the present context the important thing is that in Argentina, slashing govt. spending has slashed GDP dollar for dollar. I mean peso for peso.😄 As one would guess, it works the same in the other direction too: if a govt. borrows money and then spends it, GDP rises by that amount. Deficit spending literally grows the economy, even though it's correct to view it generally as growth of dubious quality and not conducive to lasting prosperity (depending somewhat on just how wisely or unwisely it is spent). I'm not an economist, economics is just a lifelong interest of mine and I learned all this through reading and in my job as research editor at a global investment bank which has economists on staff. Among other things I research, edit and write on economic matters every day.

[@asm7406]

@@dixonpinfold2582 Reduce government so the private sector can grow the economy. The GDP is already reduced when the state intervened in the economy. Only Reduce what is not necessary for Argentina

[@seandelaney1700]

For years I looked forward to hearing from Ian, but I lost touch when he said Russia would not invade Ukraine and if they did it would be a quick win, whereas I was extremely confident the opposite would prove true. I was really routing for Milei and appreciate your mea culpa here and just going to assume you gave one regarding Ukraine. I look forward to hearing more.

[@andresperezmorelli9909]

Me sorprende que no le haya resultado extraño que los medios tradicionales ataquen a quien desde un principio dijo querer volver a alinear Argentina con Occidente, principalmente con Estados Unidos e Israel. Pero es entendible porque desde afuera solo llega el punto de vista de las corporaciones (periodistas progres, empresarios ultra proteccionistas, sindicatos, etc) Viva la libertad CARAJO!

[@NotShowingOff]

Let’s see where the inequality is

[@user-qs1jo7vv3s]

Always enjoy listening to Ian’s views, not just informative, insightful but also his openness and straightforwardness in the way he communicates.

[@allenellsworth5799]

4:55 They knew what they were doing. They were malicious not stupid.

[@robertortiz-wilson1588]

Establishment analysis tends to be bad on anyone outside their bubble? WOAH!

[@asm7406]

He only criticizes socialism, collectivism, corporatism and statism based on facts and data.

[@Lauren-7777]

President Milei keeps on proving all leftards wrong, as of today, He just met the CEO of an important company in Silicon Valley, and He is fighting the fight every day in Argentina and outside of Argentina, about his success as Milei said: Quote " For victory in war does not depend upon the size of the army, but onthe strength that comes from Heaven." 1 Maccabees 3:19. Long Live Freedom! VLLC!

[@Oliver9402]

Libertarian economics works

[@suenoshumedospro5240]

No

[@pjanowitzer]

Ian is the best political scientist around these days... I am still skeptical about Milei's personality and ability to turn Argentina around, but fingers crossed that he can.

[@marcv2648]

Bremmer is clueless about economics, that's why he got this so wrong. Milei's personality has nothing to do with economics.

[@oldsteamguy]

Thanks Dr. B.

[@FernandoGonzalez-jy3tq]

Qué buen análisis. Soy argentino que viajó y Argentina esta siendo una muy buena oportunidad. Muchos de los cambios que están por darse como quitar el cepo cambiario o la reactivación del mercado de trabajo van a disparar todos los valores.

[@mlbonfox8199]

Argentina blue; hold my beer

[@theloniousMac]

Will poverty get worse, perhaps temporarily?

[@NelsonGuzmanGarcia]

Milei says that things are gonna get worse before they get better. Frankly, anyone that lives in poverty cannot afford for things to get worse. Additionally, what guarantee can he give that that will be the case? None. He has surrounded himself with people who caused part of Argentina's problems, his economic advisors for example, which were part of the Macri Government. Poverty has shot up, inflation has remained at around 280%. What has been dropping is the monthly increase in intlation, but overall inflation is still high and increasing.

[@davids8151]

They are getting good money from China for the military base they’re building too.

[@marcv2648]

Not understanding Austrian Economics is why you got it wrong. Milei doesn't have to push much through. He just has to put the brakes on government. So the political opposition is not as important as it's made out to be. If Bremmer really understood this, he would be an Austrian.

[@REMUSE777]

Appreciate your thoughts and the aesthetic.

[@jenhippiechic]

Off topic, but your suit jacket and shirt look so soft and comfortable. Can you please tell me the brand? I would like to purchase for my husband.

[@jasonmaria9977]

That's wonderful good news, finally. 😊 Maybe there is still a chance for the United States recovering 🤔

[@AEARArg]

Milei has done a wonderful job so far

[@angeldetierra3855]

AEARArg -- According to his dog: So far, he has been the best president of Argentina!

[@mlbonfox8199]

Argentina blue ; hold my beer

[@paulzanetel1165]

Ian Bremmer ,I generate superávit every second month by not paying the bills . Thus, how Milei got the superávit , by not paying the bills is 8:32 not a great process.

[@arobatto]

Yes, the debt is lowering but at a cost of over 40,000 that lost their jobs.

[@aaronalva4817]

But don't you think your ''analysis'' on Milei was a bit biased to begin with? Because of his conservative postures...

[@Alignedtop]

is that how u pronounce pirannhas ? Sounds like perogis

[@gregero]

Respect 🙏 subbing for the honesty and integrity of your talk.

[@jodyjohnson1666]

Help requested. I am trying to find a "far right" -- by which I mean "not left" news source from Argentina. Google search reveals all the usual, far-leftist sources:BBC, NBC, FT, etc. I'm only looking for accuracy and authentic video from Argentina. I strongly prefer Spanish speaking news. Thanks!

[@mariaelenadiduszyn462]

Nonsense

[@ReggieNichols-ie5hx]

in fact that dubious surplus is the only number in Milei's favour, inflation rose drastically and now it seems to be settling in the same numbers as the previous president. All the remaining indicators are concerning, recession is hitting hard at the productive level and the appreciation of the peso is threatening for another devaluation in the next months, spurring further inflation. I wouldn't be so optimistic in any way. PD:for all those who are trying to give some positive numbers, the Statistics Institute of Argentina (INDEC) just posted this: Construction: MINUS 42% year-on-year, -14% last month Industry: -21% YoY, -6.3% last month Foreign Trade: -2.9% YoY Other numbers: Salaries LOST 30% purchasing power New car sales -36% YoY Supermarket sales -11.4% YoY, -12.7 Jan-Feb 2024 Wholesale -6.2 YoY Inflation 2024: 72.6%

[@mintheman7]

That’s right, anyone can run a “surplus” in government by shutting down all government agencies, including universities. They haven’t begun to reduce the mountain of IMF debt and selling pieces of their economy to Wall St. by “privatization” will only come back to haunt them.

[@beatbox9985]

Free communism and Palestine 🙃

[@dixonpinfold2582]

_TradingEconomics_ site, 9 latest headlines on Argentina: Argentina Slashes Interest Rate to 50% Argentina Consumer Confidence Improves in April Argentinian Retail Sales Growth Accelerates in February Argentina Economic Activity Contracts Less Than Expected Argentina Trade Posts 4th Consecutive Surplus Argentina Inflation Rises Below Estimates to 11% MoM Argentina Industrial Output Contracts for 9th Month in February Argentina Current Account Swings to Deficit in Q4 Argentina Jobless Rate Remains at over 2 Decade Low in Q4 Monthly inflation was 25.5% in December when he was sworn in. March: 11%. Since he entered office the bank rate has gone from 126% to 50%. By most measures things are still bad, but most of them are improving.

[@benjafranklin5996]

What are you talking about? Infaltion has been going down for 4 months straight. From 25% in December when he becomes president to around 8/9% now with proyections of it going down further. Where do you get your information from?

[@dixonpinfold2582]

@@benjafranklin5996 They're insignificant leftists whose candidate lost the election. So their backup plan is to make stuff up. Leftism: the last resort of the worst people.

[@clarestucki5151]

Argentina needs to get millions of unproductive people off the gov't payroll and into private enterprise, and to get off IMF welfare.

[@akka2011hk]

Argentina has a budget surplus because the country is bankrupt in substance it has no money to import anything and inflation is slowing down cause the people is so poor that it has no money to spend. Argentina has been begging China to extend its RMB swap line. The only lifeline Argentina has to buy goods and products to sustain it's economy. So despite Melei had said he wants to cut ties with China and Brazil and dollarize the economy, Argentina's FM is now in China begging for more business ties.

[@asm7406]

Don't be misinformed, the swap was already with the previous governments, the same ones that gave him a Chinese base in Argentina, with a 50-year contract and exempt from taxes, his minister only went to negotiate and talk with China not because of the swap, because of the relationship diplomat who was already there, SAID THAT HE WAS NOT GOING TO NEGOTIATE WITH COMMUNISTS, BUT HE HAS NO PROBLEM THAT OTHERS OR THE PRIVATE SECTOR DOES SO. Do not pretend that he is not begging him when that is false, he is looking for more Western investors like Musk, who support freedom of expression and the free market. Inflation slowed down and began to fall, in fact prices are already falling, the Argentine peso appreciated 25% more than the dollar.

[@akka2011hk]

@@asm7406 The SWAP line was indeed set up with the previous government but it was due for review and China did ask Argentina whether it wants the SWAP line (meaning it is telling Melei in a very polite way it may cancel it) when he took office after he said he wants to sever ties with China.Where is Argentina going to find the money which it borrowed from the SWAP line?Inflation slowed down because Melei is cutting a lot of subsidies and jobs at the public sector making 57% of the country below the proverty line. As I said the people just don't have money to spend and of course inflation recedes cause demand is shrinking. No serious money is flowing into Argentina now. FDI is just a meager USD42m. The FM is in China begging for support and ask China to buy more Argentina products and increase the SWAP line. Argentina is in substance bankrupt and may just collapse before people really see the light at the end of the tunnel.

[@Javier77040]

I'm from Argentina and you are so wrong, you have some data ok but your interpretation is really bad, Argentina is far away of bankruptcy since Milei's government is on charge, you say Argentina is poor, well I will not say many people is poor but actually that's not completely true, we have many people poor but our middle class is big, and we have lot of money outside the system, actually many people is passing through this using theirs savings on dollars, so we are even on this situation surviving very well, yes the consume is decreasing but is not because we are all poor, we are doing on purpose to take down abusive prices, so if we see things go high prices we don't buy anything and push sellers to take down prices to sell anything, is working and prices are starting to go down... You say we have no money to import? That's wrong because imports increased since milei remove regulations on many things, and central bank buy dollars every day thanks to flow on imports and people who is exchanging dollars to pesos to can survive the higth inflation. About the Chinese swap, that's also lie, you say Argentina don't have any way to get money except China? Well IMF months ago say to Milei if need Money they can open new deal to give even more money than Chinese swap can, and commodities exports are coming to sell the season which every year is like 5 to 7 billion of money so swap is actually no big deal, Argentina exports do that easily, and you say we are going to beg for money to China when actually the visit on china is just a diplomatic visit and just a part of a round of many countries Argentina canciller Is going, where the most important is not even Chinese, the most important was France where we are joining OCDE, and Europe where we are going to impulse a bilateral trade between Mercosur and EU to increase trades between both big blocks. That is the most important, because is where the real money come from, OCDE can give us help to become developed country, and many are waiting to export and import from Europe which will be a flow of money to Argentina

[@Javier77040]

​@@akka2011hkchina will not cut swap I'm sure not because milei ask for but because don't want to lose the little influence get on past governments with the swaps, besides if china removes the swap Argentina ask or get money from other and china lose Argentina completely, and Milei will not take down the swap because was a contract that is already on going, Milei respect the law even if mean maintain ties with communist party for a time. Not serious investment? Well this video is proof that many investors are interested on Argentina, Elon musk is close to deal with Argentina maybe for open tesla or another business, and many investors are already investing on Argentina, that you don't know it is your fault. Even nearby countries companies are coming to Argentina soon, an Milei new law is investing friendly so just wait and you will see if the serious investment appears when his laws are approved by Congress, then the real deal will start By the way china is also trying to investment on Argentina, if they follow free markets rules are welcome, so not surprised if you see china announcement of new projects on Argentina

[@akka2011hk]

@@Javier77040 There are always rich people in the poorest countries. As I said 57% of the population is under the proverty line and even the middle class is struggling. Yes they have dollar reserves and who doesn't in a country with 279% inflation. China SWAP line with Argentina is 18bn and U only have 6.5bn left which means U owe China 12.5bn. If China cancels the line U have to cough up 13bn. Fx reserves of Argentina is only 21.7bn and with average import of 8.7bn/month U only don't have money to pay back the SWAP line and pay imports. As for the IMF 44bn loan, do U really think the IMF will allow half of its loan to be used to pay back China? Get REAL! Also the IMF is still consdiering the loan and with IMF it comes austerity meaning more suffering for the ordinary guys. Argentina has default quite a few times over the past decades and that is why the IMF will be very careful in realsing new loans to Argentina. U haven't got even half of the 44bn approved yet so let alone additional loans. Just wait and see. Most of Argentina's export goes to China and Brazil so your FM is coming to China to ask for help. Come on U must be joking about joining the OECD. OECD's countries has a per capita GDP of 60K vs 13K for Argentina. This is not the 70s when Argentina is still rich. GET REAL!!!

[@Musa-keys]

One of the most expensive countries of the world in USD terms. Can Argentina print USD? Nop. Give this paradox 3 months.

[@Javier77040]

Explain why print USD is a problem? I mean whole world use USD, if you have a strong export sector get USD is not issue at all 😂 I think Milei started his "paradox" on December past year.. we are on may, my maths says already passed more than 3 months 😂 maybe maths are broken or someone need to go back school

[@Musa-keys]

@@Javier77040 if… that’s the issue. If you have an export sector that will sell. But so far, only 6% has been liquidated, which is the lowest since 2001, I think, (not totally sure about this). Also, Milei traveled more to US than to any of the places inside our country that will provide him with the USD needed. Even D.F Cavallo is saying what I am saying. So I think you should be careful with your sense of security.

[@martindione386]

printing dollars is not a problem, is a solution that Argentina doesn't have

[@DantheExpat-co8hf]

Excellent video. Perhaps you are on your way to realizing you have been wrong about Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump.

[@Kitty_3572]

I love the way to talk and think thanks

[@SW-fy8pq]

Asian critics do not think Milei will succeed.

[@bennpierce2990]

If poverty has increased and standards of living are down, how is that a success? Their stock market is up? How does that benefit the common folk?

[@RaphaelAlejandro]

Short term pain for long term gain. Stronger currency, lower inflation, etc. should help argentina grow sustainably.

[@robertortiz-wilson1588]

You don’t know how economies works.

[@ylstorage7085]

@@robertortiz-wilson1588 "You don’t know how economies works." NO ONE DOES

[@tuckerbugeater]

@@ylstorage7085 You can understand complexity?

[@RaphaelAlejandro]

@@robertortiz-wilson1588 ok

[@akrammirani8663]

Good news for Argentina. Pakistan and Argentina are the countries on the mercy of Chinese banks. Pakistan 27 billion dollar debt and Argentina 22 billion dollars debt from China.

[@mintheman7]

Argentina owns IMF $110billions, that has always been the root of their economic problems. China is one of the few countries still willing to lend Argentina money given Argentina’s poor credit history, but Miele was dumb enough to piss them off.

[@pito6979]

Both are under IMF debt mercy.

[@alaindumas1824]

It may be the other way around. When you owe a large amount of money, the bank is at your mercy.

[@CarlosOjeda-ig3zw]

God bless you in the Name of Jesus ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Greetings from Argentina 😊

[@Satorronco]

Sorry, but all I heard was 'a round of applause for the increase in poverty'

[@asm7406]

You can see your double standards and what is best for you.

[@Kitty_3572]

The peronist one is here guys 😭

[@paularivero1878]

I totally agree, Ian❤❤

[@josephwallis8965]

Trump will give Milei First Citizen medal when Trump wins in November.

[@tayoukachukwu3105]

Nice to see Ian recognize this progress, against his liberal bias. I saw recently someone call attention of Ian on X. We all want the best for Argentina, irrespective of our biases. Keep it up Ian. Not sure many other liberals will do as you are doing. I think that many right wing governments really get very unnecessary bad press by liberals without evidence

[@DipakBose-bq1vv]

Why do the ordinary Argentinians running away from Argentina????

[@pepeteperez7142]

Argentina inflation April 2023 8.4% inflation 2024 8.8% INCREDIBLE. In addition, the forecast of the economy according to OECD -3.5% is one of the worst data in the world. Poverty has risen to 60%, UNEMPLOYMENT is getting worst, .........ETC. Milei is a GENIUS.

[@mlbonfox8199]

lol

[@squatch545]

@@mlbonfox8199 Keep laughing at facts while the majority of Argentinians live in poverty, thanks to free market libertairianism.

[@jiahan3849]

Thanks for objective analysis.

[@vanveakrin276]

MELLEI wants to sell all Argentina Assets to AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE

[@mgronich948]

Not wants to, he's doing it. Bremer doesn't talk about this.

[@pulsar7812]

What a weird take. So praise at the beginning and then goes on to say well wages are down, consumption is down and people are hurting but dang they have a surplus.

[@ariihauu_mrs]

It's the short term effects of the adjustment, I think Ian didn't thought that milei would carry those types of reforms and would just stay within the status quo because he didn't knew the guy

[@francois853]

No reasonable person, who pays their own bills, would expect anything less. It's the hangover after the party. You can live large for only so long and then you need to learn to live BELOW your means so you can recover from the overspending and pay off your debts.

[@pulsar7812]

Yeah, yeah. We will see if the right wing nut job helps himself and his over the people. I’m capable of being wrong as we all are but history says other wise.

[@Lee-Van-Cle]

why Ian always wrong?

[@Mystikos]

Argentina is going to turn it AROUND. There's gonna be rough patches but then....... BOOM they up.

[@Murmilone]

Why are you shouting? I almost died when clicked on this video.

[@mlbonfox8199]

lol

[@dixonpinfold2582]

👍Great! After all, "The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind." - William Blake

[@TheCourtJester.]

respect

[@erazmuz]

'Sponsored by BANK OF AMERICA', tells you everything you need to know about the people who're interested in taking control of their economy.

[@SilverSherpa]

Tucker Carlson is not a disinformation spreader! This is the first time and the last time I watch your channel.

[@squatch545]

Is this some kind of joke? Argentina's inflation is well over 200%. It has not "slowed down". Milei has plunged 57% of the entire population into poverty. Infrastructure has almost completely collapsed, and Milei has had to go to the IMF for a $50 billion loan.

[@Juan34242]

You are so wrong. Im here..

[@mgronich948]

The IMF loan comes with strings to sell of Argentine assets ot pay back the loan. This is why two of Milei's top advisors are ex-wall st execs. Milei's job is not done till companies like Black Rock own Argentina. And Argentina kept in perpetual poverty by IMF loans.

[@Juan34242]

@@mgronich948 Argentina is broken by socialist and collectivist policies from Perón to here. Especially the last 40 years.. THE IMF is not to blame for the corruption of Argentine politics

[@ThePrimaFacie]

I cant remember where I heard it but it (nor if it is FACT) ebbs back into my mind every time I hear people changing their minds more often when they are wrong that they turn to have more correct takes later on. I think thats how it went. Again it may be bunk science or some quip I heard somewhere but it sounds hopeful and thats cool. As no one really likes a stick in the mud especially if they are shown to be wrong.

[@susanaquino9049]

As a Libertarian, I could identify with his passionate call for liberty and was with him all the way. Can't wait to see him at Freedom Fest this summer.

[@Orson2u]

YES! (President Milei Attending the LP Con in DC this month, I believe, too.)

[@adelatorremothelet]

Surplus budgets are not a good thing, you just have to look at the consumption based gdp formula. Some basic economics come handy before making any assessments.

[@lrzezak]

Ian, you are too attached to what you think. The problem is that you can't admit it (even though you say you are willing to admit your mistakes). In Milei's case, as in the Israel-Hamas war, you seem to be detached from reality. Perhaps you should see Guy Sorman's (ABC - Spanish newspaper) article on Milei, where he clearly explains that being liberal is something else, not what Milei understood. You seem to mix your wishes with the analysis which in fact seems too superficial (at best). I am convinced that you are an honest person. This does not suffice as a virtue. A Hamas terrorist can also be honest, expressing how much he hates the Jewish people. If you don't get out of your bubble your analysis will follow the same path.

[@gosolo1000]

Why is everybody talking about Milei? Milei made it happen in less than 5 months. This is unprecedent not only in the history of Latin America but in the history of humanity.

[@mlbonfox8199]

Check the peso….smh

[@shoelrana9887]

🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸💜💜💜

[@rollie5579]

And you said Trump would NEVER get elected.

[@ignmorales]

OCDE awaiting minus 3,3% GDP growth for 2024.

[@ricardosalas7246]

Christopher Walken

[@aldogrech55]

Ian, I respect your acceptance of being wrong. Gives you more credibility in my books. However, I have to say that for a few seconds, towards the end, you lightly touched upon wages and poverty. And so, I ask you respectfully, to expand on those comments as, what good are positive economic indicators if the people are worse off?

[@alexpaun7384]

Great take.