President Javier Milei is set to bestow the Honoris Causa award upon Spanish economist Jesús Huerta de Soto during a ceremony at the Escuela Superior de Economía y Administración de Empresas (ESEADE) in Buenos Aires. The event, scheduled for 7:00 PM local time, will feature a 20-minute address by President Milei focusing on the themes of liberty and Huerta de Soto’s contributions to economic thought. ​

Jesús Huerta de Soto, a prominent figure in the Austrian School of Economics, has been a significant influence on President Milei’s economic philosophy. In his inauguration speech on December 10, 2023, Milei cited Huerta de Soto, stating, “As the great Jesús Huerta de Soto says, anti-poverty plans generate more poverty. The only way out of poverty is with more freedom.” ​

Following the ceremony, President Milei will depart for Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, accompanied by members of his cabinet. ​

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