In Buenos Aires, Argentine Trump Javier Milley was officially sworn in as ** on December 10 local time. The moment was seen as an important turning point in Argentine history, and he stood on the balcony of Congress to address tens of thousands of supporters, declaring that he would lead the country into a new era of peace and prosperity. However, the **, who has been hailed as a "fickle TV personality", also warned that annual inflation is expected to reach a staggering 200% and that 40% of citizens will live in poverty.
Milley's style of speech sparked memories of former U.S. Trump speaking under oath in 2017, and the similarities between the two have drawn widespread attention. It remains to be seen whether Milley's bold vow to end crime and poverty and return power to the people will be fulfilled.
Milley's inauguration was attended by a number of top leaders of South American countries, including Chile**, Ecuador's newly elected**, the Prime Minister of Hungary, and the King of Spain, showing concern about the political changes in Argentina. However, Brazil** and Colombia** did not attend, probably because they had different views on Milley's governance philosophy and values.
Ukraine** Zelensky expressed his enthusiastic support for Milley, stressing that it marks a new beginning for Argentina. Zelenskyy's support may stem from Milley's comments on Russia, while the Kremlin has said it will follow and judge Milley based on his post-inauguration remarks.
At the moment when Milley was sworn in as a leader, it is worth noting that there was no new Argentine first lady next to him. Although Milley is unmarried, he has a girlfriend, Fatima Flores. He has previously said he wants his own sister to become first lady, but it is unclear whether he will make good on that promise in the future. However, Milley is flanked by a dignified and beautiful woman, the new vice-president, Victoria Villarul, who has been described as an "ultra-conservative politician" who shares a similar view to Milley on aspects such as Argentine history and military rule.
Overall, Milley's Argentina faced serious challenges, and his speech was full of chaos and suddenness, raising a high degree of certainty for the country's future development. His rhetoric is impressive, but the actual implementation of politics remains uncertain, and it remains to be seen whether Argentina will usher in a new era of prosperity.