Arrr! Argentina’s Cap’n Milei be holdin' a livestream raffle fer his final booty as a lawmaker!
2023-12-16
Arr, me hearties! The Argentinian Cap'n Javier Milei hath broadcasted on Instagram the lootin' of his last monthly booty as a lawmaker. With great jest, he hath revealed the presidential abode and his crew to the landlubbers!
The newly-elected president of Argentina, Javier Milei, amusingly raffled off his last monthly salary during a live event streamed on Instagram. Milei, a eccentric right-wing economist turned national leader, jokingly stated that this would be his last draw for his salary as a deputy because he had now gotten himself another job. This is not the first time Milei has held such a raffle, as he has done so every month for years, referring to government salaries as money "stolen from the people." Milei intends to continue this practice while serving as president, as he had promised to donate his salary during his campaign. A woman named Verónica Gómez was declared the winner of his final salary, receiving approximately $2,500.Milei's election victory came amidst deep economic discontent and rising poverty in Argentina. He had pledged economic shock therapy and to reduce the size of the state during his campaign. In his inaugural address, Milei spoke about the nation's economic emergency and the need for major spending cuts. He emphasized that action needed to be taken immediately, as the political class had left the country on the brink of its biggest crisis in history. While he admitted that the hard decisions to be made in the coming weeks were not desired, he stated that they were the only option left.
Overall, Milei's lighthearted raffle of his salary adds to his eccentric persona, while also highlighting his commitment to his promises and his unique approach to governance.