The International Monetary Fund has publicly pressed Argentina’s government, led by Javier Milei, to secure wide domestic political backing to reinforce credibility in its economic reform agenda. The message is clear: fiscal strategies and monetary discipline alone won’t suffice; success depends on political cohesion.

According to IMF sources, for the adjustment program to withstand market scrutiny and external pressure, Milei must ensure that Congress, provincial leaders, and major political factions buy into the trajectory. Without this, even technically solid reforms risk stalling or reversal under political stress.

This call aligns with broader demands from international backers, including the United States, which have conditioned financial support and diplomatic backing on demonstrable “governability.” U.S. partners reportedly want to see Milei not just pushing policies but building consensus.

For domestic politics, the pressure ramps up. Milei is now under increasing urgency to reach across the aisle, mend relations with moderates, and prove that ideological conviction can go hand in hand with political savvy. The next weeks will test whether his reforms can sustain momentum — not just on economic fundamentals, but on the strength of alliances at home.