This week, Argentine President Javier Milei begins one of the most critical tours of his administration, traveling to Davos, Switzerland, to attend the summit that brings together the global financial elite from January 19 to 23.
The presidential mission has a dual objective: to present Argentina as a safe destination for international capital and to deepen his cultural battle against collectivism, in a forum where he will share the stage with leaders of the stature of Donald Trump, according to the Argentine News Agency.
The central moment of the tour will take place on Wednesday at 11:45 (Argentina time), when Milei takes the main stage. A 30-minute speech is expected where the libertarian will reaffirm his geopolitical alignment with the United States, defend unrestricted trade opening, and launch strong criticisms against the so-called "woke" agenda and left-wing movements.
However, the focus will also be on the forum's corridors. Brian Moynihan (Bank of America) and the leaders of major Spanish entities, Onur Genç (BBVA) and Héctor Grisi (Santander), will also join the table.
The Argentine president's presentation comes just days after the signing of the historic trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, an asset that Milei will carry with him to negotiate with investors.
Nevertheless, the forum will not be free from the thorny issues on Trump's agenda, such as his plans regarding the annexation of Greenland, which adds an extra layer of diplomatic complexity to a summit that will define much of Argentina's relationship with the world for the rest of the year.
Strong expectations persist for a possible bilateral meeting, or at least an informal encounter, with Donald Trump. The meeting between the two leaders will take place in a climate of high international volatility, marked by the recent U.S. operation in Venezuela that culminated in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the escalation of tensions in Iran.
Beyond the political rhetoric, Wednesday's agenda includes a marathon of private meetings with the top figures of the global financial system. Milei is scheduled to have face-to-face meetings with figures such as Jamie Dimon (JP Morgan), Larry Fink (BlackRock), and David Solomon (Goldman Sachs).
