Javier Millie announces the formation of an international bloc against socialism
Argentine President Javier Mellal a new international political initiative aimed at forming a bloc of Latin American and non-Latin American countries to embrace what he called "the ideals of freedom" and to confront what he termed "the cancer of socialism." This move reinforces the right-wing liberal orientation Mellal has pursued since taking office and his efforts to redraw the geopolitical map of the region.
Details of the new alliance
In a recent interview with CNN, the far-right president revealed that he is currently working with a group of ten countries to establish this bloc, although a final name has not yet been decided. Milley explained that the primary goal of this gathering is to confront "socialism in its various forms," specifically referring to what is known as "21st-century socialism," as well as to combat what he called "woke culture," which he considers an extension of leftist cultural agendas.
Political context and radical transformation
This announcement cannot be separated from the broader context that propelled Milli to the presidency in Argentina. The controversial economist rose to power by exploiting widespread public anger over the worsening economic crises and record-high inflation rates that plagued the country under the left-wing Peronist regime. Milli espouses anarcho-capitalist ideology, viewing the deep state, government intervention, and socialist policies as the primary causes of national decline. His call for the formation of this bloc thus appears to be a natural extension of his domestic policies, which are based on austerity and a reduced role for the state.
Map of regional and international alliances
Regionally, Milli is seeking to break the dominance of the left, which has seen a resurgence in several major Latin American countries, such as Brazil and Colombia. He has shown clear alignment with leaders who share some of his views, such as Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, El Salvador's Nayib Bukele (known for his hardline security policies), and Honduran leader Nasri Asfurah.
On the international stage, Meloni's ambitions extend beyond Latin America; he has repeatedly expressed his desire to build strategic alliances with figures of the global right. His preferred allies include former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. This approach reflects Argentina's desire, under Meloni's leadership, to distance itself from traditional blocs like BRICS (which it refused to join) and align itself more closely with the conservative Western camp.
Expected impact
The formation of this bloc is expected to trigger sharp polarization in Latin America, potentially undermining traditional regional integration mechanisms. Furthermore, if Milley succeeds in bringing ten countries together within this framework, it could create a new axis impacting diplomatic and economic relations in the Western Hemisphere, particularly if these moves coincide with potential right-wing political shifts in the United States and Europe.
