Donald Trump said a $20bn US aid package for Argentina was contingent on Javier Milei’s political success, piling pressure on the libertarian leader ahead of the country’s midterm elections this month.
“The election is coming up very soon?.?.?.?I think the victory is very important?.?.?.?our approvals are somewhat subject to who wins the election,” Trump said at a meeting with the Argentine president at the White House on Tuesday.
Argentina will hold legislative elections on October 26 when Milei’s La Libertad Avanza party will try to expand its minority share of congressional seats. The next presidential election in Argentina is in 2027.