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Milei Turns Book Launch Into Campaign Relaunch as Santilli Tapped to Replace Espert

The rock-concert event sought to steady La Libertad Avanza before the Oct. 26 midterms.

Overview

  • At a packed Movistar Arena, Milei mixed a rock set with fiery anti-kirchnerismo lines and chants as he unveiled “La construcción del milagro.”
  • Diego Santilli was positioned to lead the Buenos Aires list after José Luis Espert’s resignation, with the formal substitution subject to federal review and in contrast to Milei’s 2023 attacks on Santilli.
  • Milei advanced optimistic economic claims, saying inflation would stabilize near 30 percent, vowing no further money printing, and projecting $500 billion in tax relief by 2031 if his coalition stays in power.
  • He delivered a forceful defense of Israel and called for the release of hostages in Gaza, asserting that four Argentines are among them.
  • Police separated opposing groups outside the venue after scuffles, and Governor Axel Kicillof and other rivals criticized the show as disconnected from the country’s problems.