Trump Warns of China’s Influence; Javier Milei Serves U.S. Geostrategic Interests
webangah News Agency, International Desk – Azar Mahdavan: After considerable delays and disputes, Argentina’s midterm parliamentary elections on October 26, 2025, emerged as a critical political test for President Javier Milei. Milei’s victory surprised many given his austerity-driven economic policies and right-wing platform. Analysts attribute the outcome to multiple factors: low voter turnout, lack of viable alternatives from opposition groups, deep divisions within parties, and crucially, direct intervention by the United States during Donald Trump’s administration-including financial support aimed at influencing the results.
This election also served as a testing ground for Washington’s new policy approach toward South America. Trump openly backed Milei as a strategic countermeasure against expanding Chinese influence in the region. Therefore, Milei’s win transcends domestic politics; it carries meaningful implications for regional international relations and political-economic structures. Argentina is now positioned at the center of an emerging Cold War-style conflict wiht serious ramifications for its future political and economic trajectory.
The webangah News Agency correspondent spoke with Professor Fernando Sticchi-a scholar and journalism professor at Buenos Aires University-to analyze Argentina’s election dynamics, U.S. involvement in this campaign, and parallels with Brazil’s electoral model.Excerpts follow:
Given recent media coverage of Argentina’s developments over past years, Javier Milei’s party winning parliamentary elections was unexpected-even surprising-considering his austerity economic stance alongside rising unemployment and inflation rates in Argentina. How do you interpret this victory? Which social, political or psychological forces played key roles?
First off is the exceptionally low voter turnout that dramatically changes percentages; actual votes relative to all eligible voters were significantly fewer than they appear on paper. This year witnessed Argentina’s lowest participation since democracy was restored in 1983-less than 68%, a drop of about ten points compared to 2023-which means roughly twelve million eligible voters abstained from voting.
A critical point is that many Peronist supporters who voted previously chose not to participate this time around. They mistakenly believed their triumph was assured following a clear September regional win by Peronism-by fourteen points-in Buenos Aires province alone. Underestimating their opponent decisively influenced outcomes.
Another key factor lies with opposition parties failing to present any credible alternative against threats posed by Trump-backed Milei or warnings about potential chaos should they lose control: no alternative economic plan existed nor any “Plan B” against conditional bailout packages tied to U.S Treasury support - effectively meaning no cohesive opposition campaign took shape due to weak candidates absence of new prominent figures or meaningful leadership.
There are sharp divisions within Peronist opposition too-their leadership suffers internal rifts among factions-and now vast gaps separate official politics from public perception nationwide.
I view these dynamics largely as evidence of powerful cognitive warfare operations focused mainly on younger voters-the demographic that primarily supported Milei-forging narratives through social media platforms reliant on digital channels played determining roles here.This communication strategy reflects contemporary hybrid warfare techniques where battles over narratives hold equal weight alongside real tangible actions.
Economic crisis remains one major challenge facing Argentina today.The Trump administration had started currency swap arrangements months ago aiming injection liquidity into Argentine markets.Trump even declared during his electoral campaign conditional continuation US financial aid hinges directly on victory success for Milei and his party.How would you assess Trump’s role within argentine electoral process?
The agreements signed involving Trump were entirely conditional showing blatant intrusion into Argentine sovereignty.We may say with certainty he revived what might be termed ”dollar diplomacy” reminiscent of President William Taft era (27th US president) similar also used “big stick diplomacy” Theodore Roosevelt shaped Caribbean & Pacific regions.We face explicit revival Monroe Doctrine ideology combined renewed forms neo-colonialism here.Native treasury department aid-which faces fierce domestic resistance too-comes via currency swaps but only two billion out twenty billion promised funds have been activated so far.It should be stressed such help lacks humanitarian basis or altruistic cooperation motives.These swaps primarily guarantee yield profits stemming from speculative finance grants held mainly by large American capital groups including investment funds like Citron & Stanley Druckenmiller,and institutional manipulations led by JP Morgan which advises investor clients directly intervening both bond market & Argentine currency guaranteeing their profits.JP Morgan does not purchase Argentinian bonds out charity but essentially seeks full ownership positioning itself strategically inside national economy.At same time Federal Reserve interventions manipulating currency rates occur arbitrarily designed solely improving conditions speculation requires;this represents necessary safeguards allowing concentrated capital operate risk-free amid volatile markets.
Mile i victory depended overtly upon continuation US funding thus stark breach principles international law happened involving visible politically-motivated media campaigns securing it.Regular meetings held White House plus public declarations underscored support mixed blunt threats warning: “If he loses elections we won’t provide generous assistance.” We observe undisguised modern neo-colonialism where short-term cash trumps national sovereignty while foreign powers dictate electoral results tailored geopolitical & economic interests specifically favoring themselves rather Muslims tipping balance worldwide geo-gameboard heavily underway contemporary times illustrated unmistakably well here regarding Latin America region context fundamentally shaped current global transformations happening securely behind curtains yet openly manifest everywhere just lost few decades globally known post bipolar stability system fading fast giving rise multipolar challenges simultaneously tempting empires trying innovate mechanisms maintaining hegemonic traces meanwhile world moves unstoppable multi-centered power distribution ongoing shift evolving era complexity steep profound greater global interaction envisaged gradually unravelled scenarios…
“trump Aims To Counter China By Promoting An Ally In Argentina”
Your analysis surrounding motives behind Trump’s embrace supporting Javier Mieley versus containment strategy Beijing growing foothold South American continent?>
Forward clear strategic objective USA geared holding check expansion Chinese presence regionally .Since September last year – china ascended second-largest trade partner status surpassing Brazil itself turning hugely significantattention Washington.Trade cooperation ties climbed formidable heights complicating rapid turnaround short term even though never impossible goal using tactics prioritizing preserving sectors deemed vital: communications network uranium lithium rare earth minerals shipping infrastructure.. Great deal popular lately comparing roots psychoeconomic underlying electoral process differences similarities shaping recent vote patterns consequences irreversible effects likely each country’s socio-politicalEconomics course future.From my personal perspective simplistic comparisons prove misleading fundamentally owing divergent production models geographic strategic placement chessboard geopolitics.Multinational frameworks distinctly distinguish national trajectories. Having said final shared aim emerges undeniable consolidating dominance locking hemispheric economies dismantling self-reliant regional integration processes opening resource markets further cementing imperial matrix facilitating accessible profitable command sure(handshake).argentina lost almost entire maneuver space whereas brazil retains still some operational flexibility despite adverse forces given size structure alliances complexities associated rules engagement.http://1782543295820.host/resource
These segments vital nationally security maintaining technological supremacy amidst rising Chinese footprint.
This competition therefore intrinsically geopolitical vs purely commercial nature.Washington actively counters Beijing especially relevant ticking investments linked Belt And Road Initiative sweeping globally…
This reconstructed American strategy extends beyond Latin sphere part global scheme containing China’s advances reaffirm imperial primacy amid comprehensive structural decline accompanied approaching emergence polycentric world hanging pivotal balance unravelling historical shifts requiring reevaluation paradigm accordingly.Argentina holds provincial resources especially lithium powering energy transition nuclear uranium cutting-edge tech mineral extraction making country battleground upcoming New Cold War struggle.
The ‘Milei Administration’ spearheads policy alignment Open front liaison rooted through visible ties Trump Extreme Right platforms CPAC among affiliates speaking aggressively anti-Chinese regime rhetoric reinforcing ideological infrastructure serv ing Washington geo-economic rationale clearly identifiable ending masquerades…
“Comparisons Made Between Recent Elections In Brazil And Argentina”
Brazil dominates powerhouse position steady BRICS founder possessing vibrant diversified economy ranked tenth worldwide playing leading bridging role multipolar realities.
In contrastArgentina increasingly marginalized internationally confronting eroding industrial capacity severe deindustrialization STark dependency Miami-Washington axis positions altogether dissimilarly.
Still notable aligned traits emerge notes.Explosive violent incidents Rio De Janeiro exemplify combative governmental measures notably October police operation deploying some two thousand five hundred officers causing more than one hundred thirty fatalities representing tactical episode long term hybrid war Think large scale sovereign destabilization running concurrently supporting deliberate regime stoking violence underpinning controlled narrative extending across broader territories applied pressure ahead Brazilian presidential polls scheduling next year evidencing extremely fragile governing coalition Lula coalition included conservative rival Geraldo Alckmin exposing weakness exploited hard right pro-Bolsonaro factions backed partial elite domains USA playing multimodal strategy comprising tariffs sanctions threats military coercion disinformation campaigns all elements hybrid war action scale difference resting largely Brazilian institutional resilience level leverages positioning vice-versa.
“Regional And Global Implications Following Victory Of Jorge Milleli”
Regionally miley’s win constitutes definite triumph twisted like rewarding loyalty puppet transnational bloc projected encompassing Hispanic Caribbean marked reactivation extensive US “Big Stick Policies.” Compiled discourse shapes strong message throughout subcontinent sending unequivocal sign: those surrender obtain assistance those resist confront punishment.#regionalstrategy #LatinAmerica::
This dynamic must become understood parallel orchestrated multidimensional attempts involving:
– Hybrid Anti-popular Warfare Bolivia long unfolding blending orchestrated econom ic turmoil manipulated media malfeasance culminating rightwing sweep reversing Morales-led social reform agenda;
– structural instability plaguing Peru Ecuador democratic disruption fomented destabilizing elites pursuing corporate agendas;️
- Rightward advance Colombia targeting Gustavo Petro staged defamation labeling him narcotics leader triggering sanctions looming military withholding assistance familiar playbook;
– Continuous siege Venezuela deployed continuously undermined through embargoes misinformation coupled coup attempts facilitated systematically frustrating self-determination resistant governance clearly rejects submission;
- Strategic control consolidation Caribbean viewed de facto backyard instrumentalized drug trafficking immigration paraphernalia justification militarized intervention pressure;
- Cautious coexistence alongside Brazil acknowledging limited behavioral constraints weighed heavily upon balancing pragmatism meanwhile backing Bolsonarist forces tilted hopes upcoming legislative polls indirect attrition designed affect moderate strategies foremost serving interest border layer incorporating counterweight…
Uruguay Chile watch closely pioneer risk receiving analogous targeting casting cautionary shadow over soft left governments forced consider alignment avoiding costly isolations especially amid perceived progressiveness tantamount collateral damage flagship delayed slow reforms impeding natural growth …
Globally mileys podium empowers far-right axis spanning trump-mileibolsonaro-cast-abascal forging international cross-border alliance dominated ideological cluster combining extremist neoliberal authoritarian denial climate science submission concentrated finance capital alliance strident antisemiticism introduced organizational dimensions influencing multilateral forums existential transformations underway…
Tangible positive outcomes manifest imperial prism perspective comprise disappearance autonomous integration initiatives UNASUR CELAC marginal weakening organizations Mercosur free rein market liberalization seeding step backward social labor rights milestones;
Bittersweet negative consequences borne peoples include augmented dependency return extractivist orientation state erosion heightened polarization criminalization dissent regression human rights losses diminished strategic autonomy;
What rests ultimately contested transcend mere government turnover clashing civilizational paradigms neo-colonial submission versus sovereignty construction resource plunder versus endogenous advancement subordination versus independent regional union unipolar decayor multipolar ascendancy.All under very tense circumstances marking argentina choosing pathway accepting domination history yet-never-ending dialog ensuring nations finally voice verdict prevailing history unfolds pebble shifting ground ancient foundation prepared.Interpreted correlatively risks massive upheaval nation transformation inevitable historic debate calling awakening communities fight shaping destiny boldly forward free will chaos imposed externally writen finalized determinations seen unless contested united informed vigilant narrated sustained democratic robust institutions promoted elevated ethical culture established widely embraced inclusive vibrant societies true legacy flourished contradictory clashing claims compete politically economically ethnically historically culturally renew interactive fused evolving mutabilities..
