Oslo, December 11, 2025 – President Javier Milei marked two years in office on Wednesday with a low-key message on his X account. The head of state posted a photo with his sister and General Secretary of the Presidency, Karina Milei, taken on the day of his inauguration on December 10, 2023. The caption consisted of just two words: "Muchas gracias" (Thank you very much).
Despite his physical absence, Milei's presence in the Norwegian capital allowed him to project himself internationally on a highly visible global stage, aligning with leaders and movements that advocate for the fight against authoritarian regimes in Latin America. His participation in the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, whom Milei has positioned as a symbol of resistance to Nicolás Maduro's regime since taking office, carried a strong ideological dimension.
Domestically, the message reflected a style that has characterized Milei since he came to power: direct communication, minimal gestures, and the absence of traditional political liturgy. This digital gesture was aimed at both his base of supporters and his personal narrative of disruptive leadership that does not replicate the old ways of politics.
At the same time, this anniversary came at a decisive moment for the administration. Following an intense cycle of economic, fiscal, and regulatory reforms, the government is set to navigate the second half of its term with ongoing negotiations in Congress, where key laws such as the 2026 Budget and new initiatives for tax, labor, and energy reform are being debated.
The event generated mixed readings. Sectors allied with the government valued the progress in economic liberalization, fiscal deficit reduction, and reforms aimed at shrinking the state. Others, however, expressed concern over the social effects of austerity measures, persistent inflation, federal tensions, and the impact of the recession on wages and employment.
With a demanding domestic agenda and an international focus on Oslo, Milei begins the second half of his term with a combination of militant support, severe criticism, and conflicting expectations.
