Milei's new challenge: Becoming Trump's delegate in Latin America

Javier Milei aspires to lead a new Latin American right, acting as a “delegate” of US President Donald Trump in the region. 

His project is to create a bloc of ideologically aligned governments in the region – it already includes Paraguay and Bolivia, and Milei hopes to add Chile after next month’s run-off election.

In Paraguay, President Santiago Peña is one of Milei’s most visible allies. In Bolivia, meanwhile, Rodrigo Paz recently assumed office with an economic liberalisation agenda, with Milei travelling to attend his November 8 inauguration. 

Within this framework, the president sees a strategic axis with great potential – if he manages to attract other similar governments.

The elections in Chile on Sunday, December 16, are crucial. Argentina’s government celebrated the performance of José Antonio Kast, who reached the run-off, and all polls suggest he will be the next Chilean president.

Additionally, Milei has a good relationship with Daniel Noboa, the President of Ecuador, and with President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador.