Javier Milei vows re‑election, defends property rights amid job cuts and AMIA justice pleas
President Javier Milei used a speech at the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange to reaffirm his commitment to a second term in 2027, proclaiming a forthcoming “100 years of liberalism” and defending the right to private property. He criticized the Senate for postponing a law that would strengthen property protections and blamed opponents for “the decay of Argentina.” Milei also highlighted economic policies such as tax cuts, a projected $500 billion tax refund, and growth opportunities in agriculture, gas and employment.
The administration’s economic agenda coincides with a sharp decline in formal employment. Provincial and national sources reported that nearly 330 000 salaried jobs have vanished since November 2023, with the private sector bearing the brunt. A CEPA study documented the closure of 28 262 firms and the loss of 341 396 registered jobs between late 2023 and April 2026, especially in manufacturing and commerce.
On July 18 the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 AMIA terrorist bombing was marked by a commemorative ceremony attended by Milei and senior officials. AMIA president Osvaldo Armoza condemned the judicial file as “detained, asleep or filed away,” pressing judges and prosecutors to accelerate the trial in absentia. The event renewed calls for justice and highlighted the ongoing impasse in the investigation.
Former chief‑of‑staff Guillermo Francos and other allies reiterated that Milei is likely to win re‑election, citing the lack of a viable opposition. During the Stock Exchange event an altercation occurred when senior member engineer Castellanos challenged Milei’s economic narrative; Milei responded with a profanity‑laden rebuke before the venue’s protocol staff removed the challenger.