Overview

• Economy Minister Luis Caputo displayed a recent WhatsApp chat from President Javier Milei on the officialist streaming program Las tres anclas to refute reports of a falling-out.
• The on-screen messages included Milei writing “TE QUIERO TOTO” and “SOS LO MÁS DE LO MÁS,” with Caputo replying “Espalda con espalda vamos.”
• Caputo said he has not argued with the president in 18 months and described their working relationship as “simbiótica.”
• Defending measures such as higher bank reserve requirements, he blamed kirchnerismo and what he called its “brazo armado legal,” Congress, for rate volatility and alleged attempts to destabilize the government.
• He characterized the turbulence as short term, predicted lower rates and risk after upcoming elections, and said he intends to remain in office until December 10, 2027.