Milei faces backlash over assassination doubts and abortion law attack

In Argentina on 20 August 2026, Milei attacked the legal abortion law, saying the country is 'paying very dearly for the madness of the green scarves' and attributing a negative effect on the economy to it. He also defended his economic model, supported Sturzenegger, and criticized a sector of business people.

Milei reposted messages casting doubt on the attack on the ex-partner of Fernando Cerimedo, his former adviser, who is in prison over the attack, with one message saying 'they were not hitmen'. He announced plans for a concert to celebrate 0.8% wholesale inflation. Questions about whether Milei will remain in office in 2027 circulated, and Máximo Kirchner said that Milei should win re-election 'because the economy is doing well'.