Ultra-liberal economist Milei sworn in as President of Argentina – Argentina

2023-12-10 17:57:06

Buenos Aires – In the midst of a severe economic crisis, the ultra-liberal economist Javier Milei took office as Argentine president. The 53-year-old was sworn in on Sunday in front of the parliament in Buenos Aires. The outgoing head of state Alberto Fernández put the presidential sash on him. The ceremony was attended by, among others, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Spain’s King Felipe VI. and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán traveled to Argentina.