Milei Honored as World's Most Influential Economist

Argentine President Javier Milei received the Paris Economic Forum's award as "world's most influential economist," using his acceptance speech to outline the economic crisis he inherited and his government's rapid fisca…

Mateo Villaverde

October 4, 2026

Milei Honored as World's Most Influential Economist

Politics

Argentina's Marine Infantry Marks 145 Years

Argentina's Navy has commemorated the 145th anniversary of the Cuerpo de Artillería de Costa, the 1879 institution from which the country's Marine Infantry was born. Founded by presidential decree and transformed by landmark legislation in 1946, the force has evolved from coastal battery operations into a modern amphibious corps.

Politics

Cambiaso Named Argentina's Polo Ambassador

President Javier Milei honored polo legend Adolfo Cambiaso as a 'ciudadano ilustre' at the Palacio Libertad, simultaneously appointing him Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to promote Argentine polo and sport internationally. Milei praised Cambiaso not only as the greatest polo player in history but also as a pioneering entrepreneur in equine genetics.

Geopolitics

U.S. and Argentina Launch Andes-Atlantic Corridor

The United States and Argentina have jointly launched the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, an infrastructure and investment initiative aimed at linking Argentina's key economic sectors to Atlantic ports and Western markets. The framework targets transportation, energy, minerals, and digital infrastructure, with U.S. government financing tools and private capital mobilized in support.

Americas

Milei Defends Economic Freedom Agenda in New York

Speaking at the 'Western Values, Economic Freedom & Strategic Security' event in New York, Argentine President Javier Milei defended his government's liberal economic reforms, citing a 6.7% economic growth rate in his first year and a 30% real drop in rental prices following the repeal of rent control legislation.