Overview
- Posting from South Korea, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent congratulated President Javier Milei on La Libertad Avanza’s legislative win and said markets should easily fund Argentina in 2026.
- Bessent praised Milei’s economic agenda, asserted strong support among young and poorer voters, and called this a last chance to break with decades of mismanagement.
- He attacked Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar as “failures,” criticized the U.S. government shutdown’s impact on farm aid, and said the economic bridge with Argentina benefits Americans.
- Milei thanked Bessent for his unwavering support and said Bessent will visit Argentina soon, as local outlets report a financial program that includes an initial $20 billion swap and prior U.S. support in the FX market.
- Bessent framed the partnership within President Trump’s regional economic strategy and cast Milei as a hemispheric standard-bearer, with markets watching post‑election moves closely.