New Argentinian President Javier Milei invited Australian Libertarian Party politician John Ruddick to his inauguration.
Incoming Foreign Affairs Minister Diana Mondino sent Mr. Ruddick an official letter requesting his presence at the assumption of President Milei.
Mr. Ruddick was honoured to accept the invitation to attend the prestigious occasion with NSW Libertarian Party President Ross Cameron.
“Your impending crusade against the burden of big government has caught the attention of many in Australia.”
The Argentina president was inaugurated at the Casa Rosada Presidential Palace in Buenos Aires Argentina on Dec. 10, hailing the day as a “new era in Argentina.”
The invitation expressed appreciation of Mr. Ruddick’s fight for freedom as a libertarian member of parliament.
“Our desire to have your attendance stems from our firm appreciation of your permanent struggle to defend and support the utmost value a person can have: freedom. We are willing to walk that path in every action and project,” the letter said.
“I would greatly appreciate a meeting with you so as to work together towards the implementation of the ideas of freedom you represent.
“We would be delighted if you would join us on this special day, which signals a significant moment in the history of our nation.”
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Mr. Ruddick joined leaders from around the globe at the event, including multiple congress members from the United States. Brazil’s leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was also invited to the inauguration.On X, Mr. Ruddick posted footage of a pre-inauguration gathering of international guests for President Milei in Argentina.
During his inauguration speech, President Milei warned of economic shock as he introduces dramatic reforms to turn around the country.
“It must remain clear that there is no possible alternative to the adjustments,” he said.
“Neither is there a discussion between the shock and ‘gradualism’—first of all because experience shows that all ‘gradualist’ programs ended badly.”
“Today begins a new era in Argentina, an era of peace and prosperity,” he said.
Eliminated ministries include culture, environment, women, science, and technology. Social development, labour, and education have been combined to the ministry of human capital.
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“Today, the reconstruction of Argentina begins. Today is a historic night for Argentina,” he said on the day.
“Argentina’s situation is critical. The changes our country needs are drastic. There is no room for gradualism, no room for lukewarm measures.”
“Walking around Buenos Aires, you can tell the place was once prosperous,” he said.
In Parliament, Mr. Ruddick recently asked the New South Wales (NSW) treasurer if he would be monitoring and learning from the policy outcomes of Argentina under President Milei’s leadership.
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey indicated he is paying attention to the policies of the Argentinian government but will not be asking the treasury to study it every day.
“Of course, we hope for the success of every country, but I point out that if the new regime in Argentina simply repeats the politics of the past, which results in a very small number of people doing very well and the broad middle class going without, I do not think it will succeed,” he said.
