Argentine President Milei Calls for Global Coalition Against 'Wokeness' at Davos

Javier Milei delivers a polarizing speech at the World Economic Forum, denouncing progressive values and promoting alliances with right-wing leaders.

Javier Milei, Argentina's ultraliberal president, used his platform at the World Economic Forum in Davos to call for an international alliance against 'woke' culture, which he labeled as a societal 'cancer.'
Milei identified allies in his ideological campaign, including Donald Trump, Giorgia Meloni, Viktor Orbán, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Elon Musk, whom he described as a 'great friend.'
The president's speech condemned values such as feminism, diversity, environmentalism, and social justice, which he argued have undermined Western institutions and liberal principles.
Despite economic achievements like reducing inflation and achieving Argentina's first budget surplus since 2010, Milei's focus in Davos was on cultural issues rather than economic reforms.
Reactions to Milei's speech were mixed, with applause from his supporters but muted and critical responses from much of the audience, including accusations of spreading 'mental pollution.'