Overview
- President Javier Milei said he is closing an agreement with the U.S. Treasury and signaled expected U.S. economic assistance, a claim presented as developing rather than independently confirmed.
- He attributed recent exchange‑rate turbulence to a "destructive" opposition during an election year and urged Argentines to ride out what he called an electoral "inferno."
- Milei rejected assertions that his government depleted reserves and asserted that Argentina has purchased US$25 billion.
- He confirmed a meeting with former president Mauricio Macri and said he is building a governing base, citing talks with provinces on tax and labor reforms targeted for December 11.
- The president praised IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva and U.S. Treasury official Scott Bessett, emphasizing their support in Argentina’s financing discussions.