Pope Leo arrives in Argentina and tells Milei that people, not the economy, should come first
Summary
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Argentina from Uruguay and urged leaders to put people before the economy, calling for political civility and economic growth that also helps disadvantaged people. His remarks highlighted differences with President Javier Milei’s austerity agenda, though Milei welcomed the pope and praised the late Pope Francis.Key Facts
- Leo delivered his first public speech in Argentina after arriving in Buenos Aires on Sunday.
- Leo said the economy should serve people and urged leaders to consider unemployed people, retirees and households struggling to meet their needs.
- Leo called for careful political language and said people with different views should see one another as fellow citizens.
- Milei has pursued spending cuts to reduce inflation and reshape Argentina’s economy.
- Milei’s government has recorded a budget surplus and lowered annual inflation from about 200% to about 32%, according to the article.
- The article says real wages remain below their level when Milei took office.
- Milei welcomed Leo’s visit and called Francis an exceptional figure and the most important Argentine in history.
- Leo’s visit is the first papal visit to Argentina in nearly 40 years and is part of a 12-day South American tour.
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