Brasilia (AFP) – Presidents and other figures in American and world politics referred to the triumph of far-right economist Javier Milei in the Argentine elections this Sunday, November 19. Milei won the second round of the presidential elections by obtaining nearly 56% of the votes, defeating the Peronist Sergio Massa, who had just over 44% of support. Milei’s resounding victory generated positions for, against and others in which respect for democracy and the election of Argentines was emphasized, without mentioning the winner.
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Figures from Latin American politics reacted this Sunday, November 19, to the victory of Javier Milei, leader of the La Libertad Avanza party (extreme right), in the second round of the presidential elections in Argentina.
Milei, 53, defeated Peronist Sergio Massa at the polls, who has been the country’s Minister of Economy for more than a year.
The outgoing Argentine president, Alberto Fernández, recognized the “popular verdict” and expressed his willingness to begin “an orderly transition” with whoever will be his successor, although he did not congratulate him directly.
These are the main reactions to the results, which showed an advantage of more than 10 points for Milei over Massa.
– Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, president of Brazil:
“Democracy is the voice of the people and must always be respected. (…) I wish good luck and success to the new government. Argentina is a great country and deserves all our respect. Brazil will always be available to work alongside our brothers Argentines”.
– Gabriel Boric, president of Chile:
“I salute Javier Milei for his victory and Sergio Massa for his worthy recognition of defeat. I wish the Argentine people the best and know that they will always have our respect and support. As President of Chile I will work tirelessly to keep our sister nations united “.
– Gustavo Petro, president of Colombia:
The extreme right has won in Argentina; It is the decision of your society. Sad for Latin America and we’ll see… neoliberalism no longer has a proposal for society, it cannot respond to humanity’s current problems. https://t.co/TCqBPLSkkO
— Gustavo Petro (@petrogustavo) November 19, 2023
– Luis Lacalle Pou, president of Uruguay:
“I greet President-elect Javier Milei. We have a lot to work together and to improve our bilateral relations.”
– Guillermo Lasso, outgoing president of Ecuador:
“The Argentines have elected Javier Milei as their new president in a democratic process. The Government of Ecuador congratulates the elected President and wishes him the greatest success, so that he can resolve the pressing problems of his country and make the most appropriate decisions. that improve the quality of life of Argentines”.
– Santiago Peña, president of Paraguay:
“On behalf of the Paraguayan people, I greet the brother Argentine people for an exemplary election day. I congratulate Javier Milei for his victory and I offer the cordial and fraternal hand of Paraguay to strengthen relations between our countries. To the great Argentine people, cheers!” .
– Laurentino Cortizo, president of Panama:
“I congratulate the Argentine people on the election of their new president @JMilei. I wish them success in this stage and I trust that, through cooperation, we will continue to strengthen relations between both countries and we will work together for the well-being of our people.”
– Presidency of Peru:
“Peru expresses its warm congratulations to @JMilei for his election as President of the Argentine Republic. By wishing him the greatest success in his administration, it renews its commitment to continue strengthening the historic ties of friendship and cooperation that unite our countries” .
– Luis Almagro, Secretary General of the OAS:
From @OAS_official We send our congratulations to the President-elect Javier Milei @JMilei for his victory, wishing him success in his management that will begin against @Pink House.
We hope to continue strengthening ties of cooperation for prosperity and democracy in Argentina https://t.co/pdw9cwujah
— Luis Almagro (@Almagro_OEA2015) November 19, 2023
– Marc R. Stanley, United States ambassador to Argentina:
Congratulations to Javier Milei and the Argentine people! “We look forward to working together on shared priorities that benefit the people of our two countries, including protecting human rights and democracy, combating climate change, improving the investment climate and investing in the middle class.”
– Donald Trump, former president and candidate for re-election of the United States:
“I am very proud of you. You will completely change your country and make Argentina great again.”
– Jair Bolsonaro, former president of Brazil:
“Congratulations to the Argentine people for their victory with @JMilei. Hope shines again in South America. (…) May these good winds reach the United States and Brazil so that honesty, progress and freedom return to all of us” .
– María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader:
Congratulations to all Argentines for an exemplary electoral process, and to their elected President, Javier Milei.
The fight for change and Freedom advances in Latin America.
Long live Argentina! Long live free Venezuela! 🇦🇷🇻🇪@JMilei
— María Corina Machado (@MariaCorinaYA) November 19, 2023
– Santiago Abascal, president of the Spanish far-right party VOX:
“Congratulations dear Javier Milei on your great victory. (…) Today a path of future and hope opens for Argentines and all of Latin America that we celebrate in Spain with special joy. Long live Spain, long live Argentina, live free of socialism and sovereigns!”
With information from AFP and EFE
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