Accepting the award in Washington, the president’s ally said conservatives “can’t give up an inch” in Latin America.
Published October 15, 2026
Argentina’s President Javier Millay has urged his ally, US President Donald Trump, to end the US midterm elections in a stronger position, saying the vote is important for the entire Western world.
Millay made the plea Wednesday at the Hispanic Heritage Celebration in Washington, where the Hispanic Association presented him with an award ahead of the November vote.
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“We cannot give up an inch to the reconquest of the hemisphere,” conservatives said, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Milley flew to the US capital on Wednesday to meet with investors and celebrate. He is scheduled to speak at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday.
Millay’s lifeline
President Trump staunchly supported Milley a year ago, when his administration also faced important congressional elections. He calls Millais his “favorite president.”
Analysts say this support and a currency swap agreement with the U.S. Treasury contributed to Milley’s success in the polls.
The centerpiece of the package, announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, was a $20 billion swap with Argentina’s central bank in which the United States would exchange dollars for pesos. The switch comes shortly after Milley’s party lost a key state election.
President Trump made it clear at the time that his support depended on Milley’s victory. “I’m with this guy because his philosophy is right,” he said ahead of a White House lunch with the Argentine leader. “If he wins, we’ll stay with him. If he doesn’t win, we’ll leave.”
President Trump also warned that the United States would not be “forgiving” if Milley loses. The comments rattled Argentine markets, with major stock indexes giving up their earlier gains and falling about 2%, the Associated Press reported.
The package drew criticism in the United States. Democratic lawmakers accused President Trump of prioritizing foreign relief during the U.S. government shutdown.
