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Milei Predicts Geopolitical Transformation and Weakening of China's Influence

Argentine President Javier Milei declared a profound transformation of the international system, predicting the weakening of China and a possible "liberation" of Cuba under U.S. influence. He also noted benefits for Argentina from rising oil prices.


Milei Predicts Geopolitical Transformation and Weakening of China's Influence

President Javier Milei stated that the international system is undergoing a profound transformation marked by geopolitical conflicts and changes in global alliances, and predicted that in this new scenario, several actors currently orbiting China could disappear or lose political weight.

His statements coincide with recent comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who affirmed that the island's political future could change in the coming years and that Washington could intervene diplomatically once other international conflicts are resolved. For Milei, Cuba's economic crisis, combined with regional geopolitical pressure, opens the door to a potential "liberation" of the Caribbean nation.

In parallel, the President stated that Argentina is "on the right side of history" in the current international context and ensured that changes in energy markets could benefit the country. In particular, he highlighted that the increase in international oil prices—driven by tensions in the Middle East—could improve the terms of trade for the Argentine economy, especially considering the development of Vaca Muerta, one of the world's largest reserves of unconventional hydrocarbons.