From Fortune Magazine:

Argentina’s president-elect Javier Milei stunned the world when he received a congratulatory call from Pope Francis after trading public insults. The two controversial figures met on Sunday at the Vatican and will have a bilateral meeting on Monday. This unexpected visit to the pope is raising eyebrows and could impact Milei’s presidency at a critical moment.

The meeting with Pope Francis comes at a critical time for Milei as he faces economic troubles and rising political tensions. After his signature bill was derailed in congress, Milei embarked on a pivotal visit to the first Latin American pope. This visit may be a strategic move to strengthen Milei’s position in navigating political and economic turmoil at home.

Milei has recently softened his stance on other targets as well, with overtures to China and Brazil. The choice to visit of the Vatican is a surprising and strategic move reflecting a considerable shift in Milei’s religious and political ideologies. The unusual visit signals that Milei’s international relations strategy is being shaped by his religious faith and spirituality.



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