Politics Elon Musk calls to invest in Argentina after meeting up with Milei in LA

[Betsy Ross]

And here is President Milei's speech in LA if anyone is interested.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1787601659469648248

Here is Milei's speech dubbed in English for those that are intersted.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1788937062722269609

 

[Jeb Spencer]

And if you just want the Cliff Notes from the speech I found this online.

 

[Digital Nomad]

FYI.

Elon Musk’s Diplomacy: Woo Right-Wing World Leaders. Then Benefit.

Mr. Musk has built a constellation of like-minded heads of state — including Argentina’s Javier Milei and India’s Narendra Modi — to push his own politics and expand his business empire.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Aussieland]

At least La Libertad Avanza seems to be picking up steam.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1789412502775668943

 

[Sylvie]

FYI.

Elon Musk’s Diplomacy: Woo Right-Wing World Leaders. Then Benefit.

Mr. Musk has built a constellation of like-minded heads of state — including Argentina’s Javier Milei and India’s Narendra Modi — to push his own politics and expand his business empire.

www.nytimes.com

Great article. After reading the artcle it sounds like both Musk and Milei both benefit. Seems logical and smart to me.

 

[RN in BA]

But as this article says, Musk is just using Milei isn't he? He wants some sweetheart deal for Tesla. I just hope Argentina gets a good deal out of it as well.

Elon Musk's Tesla dreams may hinge on his blossoming bromance with Argentina's libertarian president Javier Milei

Argentina has lots of the lithium needed for EV batteries, which Tesla will need plenty of to be able to significantly increase car production.

www.businessinsider.com

 

[Sunny]

But as this article says, Musk is just using Milei isn't he? He wants some sweetheart deal for Tesla. I just hope Argentina gets a good deal out of it as well.

In any case, they are using each other. One needs lithium, the other needs all the help he can get to entice investment.

 

[Betsy Ross]

In any case, they are using each other. One needs lithium, the other needs all the help he can get to entice investment.

Exactly. Neither is hurting anyone and seem to enjoy hanging out. Win/win.

 

[Billy Goat]

Exxon probably is happy to just exit their investments in Argentina with a gain. Remember the YPF appropriation. Probably a nervous time for them and they know their best chance to exit is now while Milei is still in office. If the people force him out of office they will have a tougher time.

Sounds like they might regret getting out.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1790370146277527739

 

[legend]

Exactly. Neither is hurting anyone and seem to enjoy hanging out. Win/win.

However, I see this relationship as something very positive for the country.

Elon Musk and Javier Milei share their love of free markets in first meeting

Tesla boss shows Argentine president Texas factory where they talked about lithium, Brazil and a disdain for bureaucracy

www.ft.com

 

[earlyretirement]

Both Elon Musk and Javier Milei are extremely smart guys. Both of them are probably on the spectrum as they say. They understand the importance of networking and relationship building. Look at how fast Musk was able to get Starlink launched once he had the support of President Milei. And good things will happen for both because of that mutually beneficial relationship.

Elon Musk agradeció al gobierno argentino por el recibimiento a Starlink

El magnate lo hizo a través de una carta enviada a la Aduana. Fue por el desembarco en el ámbito local del servicio de Internet satelital que ofrece su compañía

www.infobae.com