Mexican President Urges Argentines to Peacefully Resist New Libertarian Government
President’s Call for Peaceful Protest
Mexico’s leftist leader has advised Argentines to peacefully protest against the new government of radical libertarian President Javier Milei, who recently took office with promises of deep budget cuts to combat triple-digit inflation.
Embracing Non-Violence
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, known for his criticism of foreign interventions, urged Argentine citizens to engage in “peaceful civic resistance” and refrain from resorting to violence to oppose Milei’s policies.
Effective Non-Violence
Lopez Obrador emphasized the political effectiveness of non-violence, encouraging Argentine people to resist provocation and maintain a non-violent approach to opposition.
Response from Milei’s Office
Milei’s press office has not yet responded to the call for peaceful resistance from the Mexican president.
Reaction to Milei’s Victory
Following Milei’s victory in the run-off election, Lopez Obrador expressed his disapproval, referring to it as an “own goal” and criticizing “racist, classist governments.”
Constructive Relations
Despite his criticism, Mexico’s foreign ministry congratulated Milei and expressed a commitment to seeking constructive relations with the new government.
Policy Implementation
Milei’s economic chief has introduced initial policies, including a sharp devaluation of the local currency and significant spending cuts, aimed at addressing hyperinflation and resolving the country’s deep economic crisis.
Shift in Relations
It is noted that Milei’s predecessor, center-left President Alberto Fernandez, had maintained warmer relations with Lopez Obrador.
This week, Milei’s economic chief rolled out an initial set of policies, including a sharp devaluation of the local peso currency plus major spending cuts, aimed at staving off hyperinflation and fixing his country’s worst crisis in decades.
After Milei’s triumph in a run-off election last month, Lopez Obrador dismissed the win as an “own goal”, saying he was not in favor of “racist, classist governments.”
His foreign ministry did, however, congratulate Milei, saying Mexico would seek constructive relations.
Milei’s predecessor, center-left President Alberto Fernandez, had much warmer relations with Lopez Obrador.
