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Are Argentina’s elites starting to turn their backs on Milei?

The article sums up well what many in economic and political circles are starting to say out loud: this model is not sustainable. The combination of a strong peso, high inflation, and deep recession can't hold much longer. The middle class is being wiped out, and there's no real plan to create formal jobs. The "every man for himself" mentality is everywhere. I wouldn’t be surprised if Milei’s popularity starts collapsing soon.
 
I've lived in Buenos Aires for eight years now and honestly, I’ve never seen this much polarization. The article reflects how split the elites are, but I think it underplays how exhausted the general public is. Many people didn’t vote for Milei because they believed in him, they just didn’t believe in anyone else. If this government collapses or loses steam, I don’t even know what comes next. The alternatives aren’t exactly inspiring.
 
The article sums up well what many in economic and political circles are starting to say out loud: this model is not sustainable. The combination of a strong peso, high inflation, and deep recession can't hold much longer. The middle class is being wiped out, and there's no real plan to create formal jobs. The "every man for himself" mentality is everywhere. I wouldn’t be surprised if Milei’s popularity starts collapsing soon.
People are finally admitting to me that they were wrong. Sweet sweet justice to hear this. I told people from the beginning Milei was a fraud. Now people are admitting it.
 
People are finally admitting to me that they were wrong. Sweet sweet justice to hear this. I told people from the beginning Milei was a fraud. Now people are admitting it.
I think you were right Larry. From the beginning you called out the fraud. I don't think Milei is doing everything wrong. But for sure once he tried to scam people with Libra it showed the beginning of the end. If things were going so right he wouldn't have tried that scam.
 
There’s a growing feeling among certain groups of elites that the Milei administration will fail at some point in the near future. What do you think about this?



I feel it turning too. A few friends think things aren't sustainable now.

People are finally admitting to me that they were wrong. Sweet sweet justice to hear this. I told people from the beginning Milei was a fraud. Now people are admitting it.
I have to admit. You called this a long time ago. I like many of the changes. It is cheaper and easier to get things here. I wonder what happens to the local companies?
 
I think you were right Larry. From the beginning you called out the fraud. I don't think Milei is doing everything wrong. But for sure once he tried to scam people with Libra it showed the beginning of the end. If things were going so right he wouldn't have tried that scam.
Milei isn't doing everything wrong. Many things right. He made a big mistake getting Caputo who is the same gang that has gotten Argentina in trouble in the past doing the same thing.

Look at @BuySellBA's posts on X. They have been very accurate on what is going to happen. They posted about the exchange rate would start to turn before the elections. Posting many facts. I just saw this post on X. It seems like they do consulting for large banks. People are listening to them.

 
Milei isn't doing everything wrong. Many things right. He made a big mistake getting Caputo who is the same gang that has gotten Argentina in trouble in the past doing the same thing.

Look at @BuySellBA's posts on X. They have been very accurate on what is going to happen. They posted about the exchange rate would start to turn before the elections. Posting many facts. I just saw this post on X. It seems like they do consulting for large banks. People are listening to them.


I follow them. But more importantly, I have read posts on the old forum for 14 years. Anyone that has had this much success in Argentina with several different Presidents from different political parties knows what they are doing.
 
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