It will remain forever in the collective memory of Argentina. On this day two years ago the change of cycle was completed in Argentina. After almost two decades of Kirchnerism – with a short break during a legislature – and in a context marked by polarizationa rampant economic crisis and systematic corruption, Argentines chose to turn their backs on the representative of Unión por la Patria, Massa, and support a new and unknown option.
Under the name of La Libertad Avanza, an anarcho-capitalist came to power who until then was known for his impetuous and irrational insults against “lefties” on television and in social gatherings. His name is Javier Miley and this November 19, 2025, he will celebrate two years as president of Argentina.
And regardless of its impact at the socioeconomic level in the country, The Milei phenomenon is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding of the world panorama. But this does not mean that it is a positive attribute since, if the president of Argentina has been characterized by something during these 730 days, it is for leaving countless grotesque scenes, excessive speeches and ultimately, images that will remain for the posterity of politics not only in Argentina, but worldwide… and not precisely because they are especially edifying.
It is difficult to summarize and choose the highlights of Milei but we are going to make an effort to illustrate as best as possible his time through the Casa Rosada until now. It is certainly worth seeing:
Milei, a rock ‘star’ at Luna Park: “I am the King”
The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, could be considered a multifaceted person. And, in addition to currently being the head of the Argentine state, he also Is he a singer? A rocker? We don’t know very well how to define it, but without a doubt, it faithfully represents a large part of his personality.
However, the most outstanding thing in this aspect is not how he sings – something that each one will value internally -, but what he sings and the vehement ways of doing it. One of his ‘stellar’ and most notable appearances took place at Luna Park, a Buenos Aires pavilion where Milei had a political rally scheduled.
But his activity on stage was not limited to sharing political ideas, since the Argentine president He sang, danced and shouted the song “I am the King”, moving his arms and shaking his body as if possessed… typical Milei. And he did it in front of thousands of followers, who cheered and hailed him like a rock star. And the reality is that, despite everything, it cannot be denied that Milei is a true showman.
Milei tearing off ministry names with stickers
One of Milei’s most controversial scenes It happened as soon as he became president. from Argentina. During his first days, and showing off his chainsaw – which deserves a separate chapter, which we will see later – the president appeared in a video recorded by his cabinet in which he was seen tearing off a blackboard small labels that represented the country’s ministries.
Being one of its mottos and proclamations to reduce the structure of the State, that is, to drastically reduce the number of ministries and officials who live off the state, Milei perfectly exemplified her message with this video.
“Ministry of Tourism, get out! Ministry of Culture, get out!, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, get out!Ministry of Science, out!, Ministry of Women, Gender and Diversity, out!, Ministry of Public Works, ‘out!’, and so on, Milei made it clear that he came with the “chainsaw” to put an end to what he considers the most important reason “of the decline of the country: the State.”
His iconic slogan “Long live freedom, damn it!”
Milei has made this phrase not just a motto, but a way of thinking, of doing politics and of reaching millions of people. “Long live freedom, damn it” is a phrase that Milei constantly repeats even before becoming president. He turned these four words into a media and money-making machine: banners, t-shirts, mugs, etc.
And not only is it a phrase that he says punctually in front of his followers or at rallies, pushed to break down by the crowd, but it is We have seen it spoken alongside numerous world leaders, in institutional events or in international summits and right-wing conventions that he has attended during these years.
However, this way of pronouncing it and externalizing it, in addition to the -in itself- lack of decorum and political rigor that the prayer itself represents, It is still anomalous and strange for a head of stateeven more so in high-level environments and surrounded by all types of successful businessmen, politicians and presidents of government. In fact, it is very common to hear that phrase from Milei’s mouth when she poses with other presidents in front of the cameras, something that she has left on several occasions. faces of circumstance in their counterparts.
“Tremble sons of bitches, tremble”
Yes, those words have also been spoken by Javier Milei during his mandate. And it is not a off the recordnot an improper open mic. No, they are not a coincidence or a mistake on Milei’s part, but quite the opposite. He boasts of this type of public exhibitions, like his very famous quote “You can’t give the shitty lefty an inch because he will use it to destroy you.”
In short, unedifying attitudes but increasingly common, something that can also be seen in the very poor level of dialectic that is styled in an increasingly exaggerated way in the political sphere.
The chainsaw: little more to add
And if the previous motto has become a symbol for its voters and supporters, What to say about the chainsaw with which Milei represents the cut he wants to give to the State. The images of Milei picking up a chainsaw have been repeated in many events and rallies of his party, exemplifying the president’s irrepressible and impulsive attitude in all types of areas.
Like “Long live freedom, damn it”, the chainsaw has accompanied the Argentine president in countless formal and informal places. And again, this brings out Milei’s anomalous attitude, that more than a president, On many occasions, it seems like a complete this holligan during a soccer game.
Milei lifts a chainsaw during a celebration with thousands of followers
Controversial interview about cryptocurrencies (“cryptofiasco”)
But if there is one quintessential mistake by Milei in these first two years of his mandate -apart from the accusations of corruption by his sister and advisor-, . Specifically, we are talking about Libra, a cryptocurrency that Milei advised buy your citizens with a message through your PERSONAL X account –and it is capitalized because this nuance will be important below.
“Liberal Argentina is growing!!! This private project will be dedicated to encouraging the growth of the Argentine economy, funding small Argentine businesses and ventures. The world wants to invest in Argentina. $POUND”wrote the Argentine president.
However, despite a brilliant start after the announcement, reaching a capitalization of 4,000 million dollars in a few hours due to the massive investment of Argentines who trusted their president, In just a few hours, its value fell again by nearly 80%. All of this after large whales – a term used in the crypto world to define large fortunes who manipulate the market at will – withdrew $90 million.
What happened next? Well then The president deleted the tweet and the matter was settled.. Although for a large part of the population and the media it continues to be an issue to be resolved and for which they demand explanations from Milei. and he hides behind the fact that he did it from his “personal and non-presidential account,” ignoring – it seems – that he is the president of the Argentine Republic and that his personal public opinions are as relevant as those he expresses in a political or institutional environment.
But his refusal to explain it goes further. So much so, that in an interview in which he was asked about this matter, Milei avoided the question and members of his cabinet and security ordered the journalist to eliminate that question for the broadcast, since it had not been previously agreed upon. The images speak for themselves…
Statements about his messianic ‘immortality’
And we come to one of its star facets, which – possibly – an expert would call typical of a fairly narcissistic person. And on numerous occasions, Milei has emerged as a kind of spiritual leader -something like Trump and his mission to do something great in the world- and almost a Messiah who has become President of the Government to save his population evicted – it is true – by crazy policies of previous administrations.
However, this level of egocentrism reached incredible levels when he stated the following phrase during a tour in Italy with his great friend Giorgia Meloni: “If they killed me they would make me immortal, I doubt they would be that stupid.”. This reference, which sounds grandiose, can certainly reveal Milei’s character and way of being.
Cloning and “dog advice”
One of Milei’s most surreal chapters – and that’s saying something – refers to to Milei’s alleged attempts to clone her dog Conan, He died in 2017. In fact, the information that has emerged around this matter assures that Milei paid to clone him.
However, if this seems like one more of his eccentricities, things go further. On the one hand, it should be noted that the names of his four dogs – although he has sometimes said that there were five, there is also debate about this in public opinion – correspond to four economists: Murray Rothbard, Milton Friedman or Robert Lucas, for example, something in itself quite striking.
And it is they, defined by Milei as his “dog children or grandchildren”, who – in the style of Nicolás Maduro and the bird reincarnated in Hugo Chávez – They advise and advise you. To the point of ensuring that each one has a strategic role: one is in charge of the economy, another of politics, another of analyzing trends, etc.
But there is more, since information has also emerged indicating that Milei has tried to communicate with her dog Conan on several occasions through a medium, even trying to do it live on a set to “prove that it is real.” “Did you see? It’s true?” Milei snapped at the presenter Neura Media, in an interview.
Excessive idolatry with leaders like Trump, Bukele or Musk
And finally, this compilation could not end without Milei’s almost divine idolatry and worship of leaders like Trump and Bukele or businessmen of the caliber of Elon Musk. In fact, on the first occasion he met the president of the United States, Milei, On the verge of tears, she did not stop hugging him and thanking him for everything.
For a moment, the image looked more like a meeting between a soccer superstar and a fan. than that of two presidents of the Government. Milei’s devotion to Trump is such that there have been numerous statements in which she has praised the American president, to the point of performing Trump’s famous dance during a rally.
However, at the moment he is not doing badly. and Elon Musk assured in his last meeting that he would invest heavily in Argentina, which he defined as a country of opportunities and growth.
