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Milei Turns Book Launch Into Rock Rally Ahead of Argentina’s Midterms

The arena spectacle aimed to rally supporters under pressure from resignations, withdrawals, plus legal scrutiny before the Oct. 26 vote.

Overview

  • At Buenos AiresMovistar Arena, President Javier Milei drew thousands for a concert-style event that blended live rock performances with a political address.
  • Milei sang Argentine rock hits before presenting “La Construcción del Milagro,” his fourteenth book, a collection of speeches featuring a chainsaw on the cover as an austerity symbol.
  • He urged backers to “not give up” and said structural fiscal and labor reforms would be pursued after Dec. 10.
  • The launch came less than three weeks before the midterm elections, following setbacks that included weak provincial results and congressional defeats reported in recent weeks.
  • Pressure on his coalition intensified as José Luis Espert resigned after accusations tied to drug trafficking and another party candidate quit following reports of a large payment from an entrepreneur under U.S. investigation.