Javier Milei asks Argentines for strength for the upcoming sacrifice: “We will make it”

The president of Argentina, Javier MileiThis Sunday he warned his country that the effort that lies ahead is “titanic”, and appealed to the “strength” of the people and hope: “It will be difficult, but we will succeed”, he highlighted in his first speech. … before citizens after taking the oath.

“The challenge before us is titanic, but the true strength of a people is how they meet the challenge presented to us,” said one Javier Milei who already wore the presidential sash.

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The new president made this statement in a tribune installed at the foot of the steps of the Congress nationally, in the presence of the main international representatives who attended its inauguration and in front of tens of thousands of citizens gathered nearby.

“We look at the sky and remember that this capacity can be limitless,” said Milei.who asked Argentines to face challenges “with conviction”, to work “without rest”, so that the country reaches its destination.

Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei, gestures to the crowd from a balcony of the Casa Rosada Presidential Palace. (Photo by Emiliano Lasalvia/AFP). (EMILIANO LASÁLVIA/)

But described a “critical and emergency situation”, not just for an economy on the brink of hyperinflation, but in all “spheres”. He also warned that there are “no alternatives” other than a strong adjustment and ‘shock‘, which will mean a sacrifice for the population, he acknowledged.

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“We will make all the necessary decisions to solve the problems of a hundred years of waste by the political class”, he said, “even if it’s difficult at first.”

“We know that in the short term the situation will worsen, but later we will see the fruits of our efforts having created the foundations for solid and sustainable growth over time”, he anticipated.

That’s why, The new ruler appealed to the “enormous” capacity of Argentines to overcome challengesto whom he spoke saying that they have “the resilience to have success”.

“It’s not easy”, warned Milei, because “a hundred years of failure do not end in one day, but one day begins and today is that day”he exclaimed. The crowd listening responded with shouts of “Yes, we can; Yes you can!”.

“Today we begin to retrace the path of decadence and begin to tread the path of prosperity”, he promised.

Defend the “ideas of freedom” at all costs, Javier Milei says that the cost of the strong fiscal adjustment he intends to implement will be paid mainly by public organizations which he considers ineffective and the “political caste” that according to him led the country to the current crisis. He recognizes, however, that “stagflation” (inflation and decline in economic growth) will fall on all Argentines.

After repeating the proclamation three times “Long live freedom, damn it!” Milei heard how the crowd responded “Hurray!”, and ended with a request: “Get up, let’s get out!”

Source: Elcomercio