Javier Milei

Leaked audio recordings from Diego Spagnuolo, former head of ANDIS and a former lawyer for President Milei, suggest that Karina Milei received kickbacks ranging from 3% to 4% of the contract value for pharmaceutical supplies to the agency. In one recording, Spagnuolo allegedly states, "Karina gets 3% and one goes to the operation," indicating her share of the illicit payments.

Further investigations have revealed that Suizo Argentina coordinated the collection of bribes from other companies, with the total kickback amounting to 5% to 8% of the contract value. Karina Milei's alleged share was approximately 3%, translating to between $500,000 and $800,000 per contract.

The scandal has significantly damaged the Milei administration's anti-corruption credibility, especially given the involvement of a close family member in alleged misconduct related to contracts intended for vulnerable populations. The leaked recordings have led to public outrage and raised serious concerns about governance and transparency within the administration.

Milei has frequently used derogatory language to describe his political adversaries. For instance, in a campaign event in Buenos Aires, he referred to Governor Axel Kicillof as a “pelotudo” (a vulgar insult), a “pichón de Stalin” (Stalin's protégé), and a “burro eunuco” (castrated donkey). Such language underscores Milei's aggressive approach to political discourse.

At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, on January 23 2025, Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a keynote address.
His speech was heavily ideological. He attacked what he termed “wokeism” (or "woke ideology"), gender ideology, identity politics, feminism, and certain LGBTQ+ rights frameworks.
The speech triggered significant protests in Argentina — thousands gathered, including LGBTQ+ rights groups and feminists, citing it as a threat to rights already won.

In his inaugural address on December 10, 2023, newly elected President Javier Milei of Argentina delivered a stark message to the nation, warning of the economic challenges ahead. He acknowledged that the situation would worsen in the short term but emphasized that these measures were necessary for long-term recovery. Milei stated, "We know that in the short term the situation will worsen, but then we will see the fruits of our efforts." He further asserted, "There is no alternative to a shock adjustment," highlighting the urgency of the economic reforms

Since his tenure as an economic commentator in 2018, Milei has frequently used derogatory language to describe journalists. He has referred to them as "ignorant," "imbeciles," "donkeys," and "freeloaders." During his presidential campaign, he accused the fact-checking website Chequeado of being "liars" and often labeled journalists and media as "ensobrados" (bribed) to discredit them