Milei Balances Brazil Ties and 2027 Election Plans

Argentina's President Javier Milei is managing a pragmatic relationship with Brazil worth over US$12 billion that his government does not want to jeopardize, while an Argentine opposition figure says Milei acts as a spokesperson for the White House ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Milei said he has already chosen his running mate but is keeping the name private for now, and he has not yet made appointments to fill vacancies on the Supreme Court. A new poll measured a hypothetical Cristina candidacy against Milei and Kicillof, while another survey found 59% of respondents say they are struggling economically, though Milei retains a slight advantage for 2027. Milei also spoke at Yeshiva University in New York and criticized actor Javier Bardem over comments about Ceuta.