Argentina's Milei says former US president Trump to visit Buenos Aires

FILE PHOTO: Argentina holds second round of presidential election

FILE PHOTO: Argentine president-elect Javier Milei addresses supporters after winning Argentina's runoff presidential election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 19, 2023. REUTERS/Cristina Sille/File Photo

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BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Former U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Buenos Aires to meet with Argentine President-elect Javier Milei, the latter's press office said in a statement on Thursday following a call between them.

Argentine libertarian Milei won the presidential run-off with some 56% of the vote, well ahead of Peronist Economy Minister Sergio Massa's 44%.

Milei, who takes office on Dec. 10, is pledging economic shock therapy, with measures including shutting the central bank, ditching the peso and slashing spending.

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Trump's office did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

U.S. President Joe Biden also spoke with Milei to congratulate him on winning the country's presidential election and discuss bilateral relationship, the White House said on Wednesday.

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By Reuters