Argentina’s Milei Plans ‘Spiritual’ Trip to US and Israel Before Taking Office

President-elect wants to realign foreign policy priorities
He’ll travel in ‘coming days’ ahead of Dec. 10 inauguration

Javier Milei speaks during a closing campaign rally in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Oct. 18, 2023.Photographer: Anita Pouchard Serra/Bloomberg

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By Manuela Tobias

November 20, 2023 at 7:30 PM UTC

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Argentina’s president-elect, Javier Milei, plans to visit the US and Israel before taking office on Dec. 10., reflecting how he wants to realign the country’s foreign policy priorities.

“The trip has more of a spiritual meaning more than other characteristics,” Milei said in a radio interview Monday without providing many specifics.