Argentine President Javier Milei is preparing for a crucial trip to Washington, where he hopes to gain Trump’s support and secure financial aid from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

📊 This visit comes as Milei faces domestic criticism for briefly promoting the LIBRA memecoin, which led to billion-dollar investor losses and fraud accusations.

Meeting with Trump: Milei Pushes for Financial Support and Trade Exemptions🤝

Milei’s trip to the U.S. is a high-stakes diplomatic move—beyond seeking financial relief for Argentina’s struggling economy, he also aims to negotiate exemptions from trade tariffs imposed by Trump’s administration.

📢 According to Buenos Aires Herald:
🔹 IMF negotiations began in December 2024, and Milei believes new funding will accelerate his ambitious economic reforms.
🔹 He expects that Trump’s support will help secure an IMF deal to stabilize Argentina’s economy.
🔹 However, his trip is overshadowed by the LIBRA memecoin scandal, which has sparked negative reactions from investors and politicians alike.

LIBRA: The Crypto Scandal That Shook the Market 💸📉

Last Friday, Milei posted on X promoting the LIBRA cryptocurrency, claiming it was designed to support small businesses and startups.

📉 What happened next?
🔻 Milei’s post briefly sent LIBRA’s price soaring to a two-month high of $0.00184.
🔻 Within hours, he deleted the post, triggering an 85% price crash to a historic low of $0.0005237.
🔻 Financial data site Dexscreener estimated that LIBRA holders lost over $4.5 billion, leading to widespread fraud accusations.

📢 Many compared the situation to some of the biggest crypto scams in history.
💬 Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy called it one of the worst “rug pulls” ever seen in the crypto world.

Milei quickly distanced himself from LIBRA, with his government denying any connection to the project.

📢 Argentine authorities stated:
“President Milei was never involved in the creation or promotion of LIBRA. His social media post was routine and was deleted to prevent speculation.”

💼 However, legal action has already begun.
🔹 On Sunday, lawyers filed a criminal complaint against Milei for fraud and aiding an unlawful conspiracy.
🔹 Opposition leader Cristina Fernández de Kirchner accused Milei of manipulating the market and deceiving thousands of investors.
🔹 Some opposition politicians have even called for his impeachment, but given Argentina’s congressional structure, this move is highly unlikely to succeed.

Milei’s Popularity Holds, But Concerns Grow 📊🤔

Despite the LIBRA scandal, Milei’s approval ratings have remained stable.

📈 Why?
✅ Inflation has dropped to 2.2% (as of January 2025).
✅ Real wages are increasing.
✅ Public approval remains at 47%.

📢 But political analysts warn:
💬 “Milei is stabilizing the economy, but his impulsive decision-making could weaken public trust in his government,” says Alejandro Catterberg, director of Poliarquia.
💬 “Macroeconomic balance must go hand in hand with emotional stability. These types of incidents create unnecessary uncertainty.”

What’s Next? Can Milei Succeed in the U.S.?🔍

Milei is attempting to gain Trump’s support, negotiate financial relief for Argentina, and recover from the damage caused by the LIBRA scandal.

🔺 Will Trump help him secure IMF funding?
🔺 Could this crypto scandal undermine his political position?
🔺 How much will the memecoin controversy hurt his credibility?

🤔 What do you think about Milei’s strategy? Will this visit help him push forward his reforms, or is he walking into a political trap? Share your thoughts! ⬇️

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