Javier Milei

Chile, Colombia, Peru go conservative: What’s next for Latin America? - analysis

As Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru move right, analysts say voters are punishing insecurity and failed governments, while Brazil remains the region’s decisive test.

 CHILE-POLITICS-GOVERNMENT Chile's President Jose Antonio Kast delivers his State of the Nation address in Valparaiso, Chile, on June 1, 2026.
Argentine Maccabiah delegation visiting President Javier Milei

Argentine President Milei hosts Argentine Maccabiah delegation

Argentina's president, Javier Milei, greets attendees at a major Chabad event in Buenos Aires, June 8, 2026.

Milei praises ‘Judeo-Christian values’ at Chabad event as Argentina courts European Jews

Argentina's President Javier Milei sings the national anthem alongside members of cabinet outside the Buenos Aires Cabildo on the day of the traditional Te Deum to commemorate the 216th anniversary of the May Revolution, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 25, 2026.

Milei clashes with Argentina's soccer boss over corruption scandals weeks before World Cup


Argentina's President Milei embraces spirituality during his visit to the Old City

Milei regularly studies Torah and has shown a close connection with the Chabad movement.

 President Javier Milei, standing next to Rabbi Zvi Klor (L) and Rabbi AXel Wahnish (R) on the roof of the Aish World Center in Jerusalem, February 9, 2024.

Argentina's Javier Milei condemns Hamas on visit to Oct. 7 massacre site

"We continue to reaffirm our solidarity towards the State of Israel and our support for Israel's right to Israel's right to legitimate self-defense," President Milei stated.

  President Herzog tours Kibbutz Nir Oz on Gaza border with President Milei of Argentina

Argentina's President Milei meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem

In the meeting, the two discussed the launch of a joint business delegation, moving the Argentinian Embassy to Jerusalem, and Argentina declaring Hamas as a terrorist organization.

 Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Argentinian President Javier Milei

'A partner of Zionist occupiers': Hamas, Arab world slams Argentina

Hamas called on Milei to “rescind this unjust and wrong decision, which places Argentina as a partner to the Zionist occupier.”

 Javier Milei at the Western Wall, February 6, 2024

Between Jerusalem and Rome: Visits by Argentinian president Javier Milei

Milei’s schedule includes visiting the president at his official residence and being accompanied by him to Yad Vashem on Wednesday, as well as to Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Gaza border.

 Argentina President-elect Javier Milei visited the Argentina's President-Elect, Javier Milei, made a significant visit to the Ohel, the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, in Queens, New York. This visit marks his first international trip since his election victory, November 27th, 2023.

Argentina's Javier Milei, in Israel, vows to move embassy to Jerusalem

The Argentinian president announced his intention to have his country recognize Hamas as a terrorist organization.

 Javier Milei at the Western Wall, February 6, 2024

Argentina's Javier Milei says he will visit Israel in 'coming weeks'

"In the coming weeks I will be traveling to the Holy Land in what will constitute a new chapter in the brotherhood between our two nations," said Milei.

 ARGENTINA’S PRESIDENT Javier Milei takes part in a Hanukkah celebration in Buenos Aires, last week.

Argentine President Javier Milei speaks at Jewish sports tournament’s opening ceremony

Other prominent attendees included Argentine Vice President Victoria Villaruel; the US and Israeli ambassadors to Argentina, Marc Stanley and Eyal Sela; and the mayor of Buenos Aires, Jorge Macri.

 ARGENTINA’S PRESIDENT Javier Milei takes part in a Hanukkah celebration in Buenos Aires, last week.

Milei’s maverick move for Argentina and its lessons for Israel - opinion

Milei, a fiery economist turned political disrupter, pledges warmer ties with Israel and the US, distancing Argentina from its erstwhile allies in the socialist bloc.

 ARGENTINA’S PRESIDENT Javier Milei waves to supporters, as his sister Karina Milei looks on, after his swearing-in ceremony in Buenos Aires, earlier this month.

Argentina's Milei gives top legal role to former justice minister who resigned over neo-Nazi ties

Javier Milei, a far-right upstart who backs Israel and has said he wants one day to convert to Judaism, has drawn a range of reactions from Jewish groups in Argentina.

Argentine president-elect Javier Milei addresses supporters after winning Argentina's runoff presidential election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 19, 2023