Milei Heads to Washington for Fifth US Trip This Year
Argentine president will meet business leaders, receive awards, and address the US Chamber of Commerce during a three-day visit.
KEY POINTS
- Milei departs Tuesday at 23:00 for his fifth US visit of 2026.
- Agenda includes meetings with Andy Kleinman and Harold Hamm.
- Will receive awards at Hispanic Heritage Gala and US Chamber of Commerce.
- Scheduled to speak at IHRA event on Holocaust remembrance.
- Returns to Buenos Aires Friday at 08:30; Caputo remains in Bangkok for IMF meetings.
President Javier Milei departs Tuesday night for Washington, D.C., marking his fifth trip to the United States in 2026. He is scheduled to arrive Wednesday morning and immediately meet with Argentine tech investor Andy Kleinman and Continental Resources founder Harold Hamm, a key figure in the US energy sector and ally of Donald Trump.
That evening, Milei will attend the Official Hispanic Heritage Month Gala, where he will receive the "Leadership and Global Impact Recognition" and deliver remarks. Brazilian politician Eduardo Bolsonaro is also expected to attend, potentially creating a regional political photo opportunity.
“The Argentine case: the challenge of economic growth after decades of populism”
On Thursday, the president will address the US Chamber of Commerce under the theme "The Argentine Case: The Challenge of Economic Growth After Decades of Populism." He will also accept the "Global Champion of Free Enterprise" award for his defense of free-market principles.
Later Thursday, Milei will participate in an International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) event at the Argentine Embassy focused on combating antisemitism. He is scheduled to depart Washington Thursday night on a special flight, arriving back in Buenos Aires Friday morning.
While Milei is abroad, Economy Minister Luis Caputo will attend the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, through Friday. Presidential Secretary Karina Milei and Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno accompany the president on the trip.
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