Milei travels to Spain for sixth visit, hosted by economist who calls him 'determining actor'

Argentine President Javier Milei is set to visit Spain for his sixth trip since assuming office, this time to deliver a keynote address at the opening of the San Pablo CEU University's summer courses. The economist and academic Javier Morillas Gómez, who spearheaded the invitation, anticipates Milei's remarks with keen interest, describing him as a "determining actor" in the world's evolving geopolitical framework.

Morillas views Milei as a significant reference point for change, not only in Argentina but also influencing a broader shift across Latin America, citing figures like José Antonio Kast in Chile and Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia. He believes Milei's presidency has been instrumental in this regional transformation.

Speaking from Madrid, the 72-year-old Morillas, who also serves as a counselor at Spain's Court of Accounts and chairs the organization of foreign banks in Spain, described himself as a "reformist" and pragmatic economist aligned with the Austrian School of Economics, which Milei also adheres to. He expressed considerable optimism about Argentina's current trajectory under Milei, noting how the president has navigated the country's challenges.

"There is great expectation about Milei's Argentina. It's incredible how he has managed to bring Argentina to the current moment from where he found it," Morillas stated. He also emphasized the importance of long-term political commitment, suggesting that "at least two mandates" are necessary to consolidate state policies effectively.