Fresh off the release of the April IPC data, President Javier Milei sat down with Alejandro Fantino at Neura Media for an explosive interview that combined technical economic analysis with a scathing critique of the “political caste.” Following the announcement that inflation has plummeted to 2.6%, the President made it clear that while the trend is historic, he will not rest until the figure reaches absolute zero.

The “Goal is Zero” Doctrine

Despite achieving the lowest inflation rate in years, Milei refused to celebrate prematurely. He emphasized that for the “Forces of Heaven,” anything above 0% is still a tax on the poorest Argentines.

  • No Room for Comfort: “The only number that will give us relief is 0,” Milei stated. He argued that the battle isn’t over until the currency is fully stabilized and the “inflationary beast” is exterminated.

  • Monetary Victory: The President reminded the audience that upon taking office, the country was staring down a 1.5% daily inflation rate. The current 2.6% monthly figure is, in his view, a testament to the “talent and courage” of Economy Minister Luis “Toto” Caputo.

Exposing the “Coup Attempt”

In one of the interview’s most intense moments, Milei denounced what he described as a “coup attempt” by the political establishment following the 2025 elections. He claimed that traditional politics tried to “break the economic program” through legislative sabotage and street pressure, hoping the government would “blow up” before the reforms could take root.

  • Resilience of the Model: “We survived two shocks without flying through the air,” Milei noted. He highlighted that despite the resistance, the economy is now 11 points higher than when he assumed the presidency.

    Re-election on the Horizon: While focused on the current mandate, the President hinted at a 2027 run, stating that if Argentines want to continue this path of freedom, he is ready to lead the charge for another term

The “Academic Masturbation” Critique

True to his style, Milei did not hold back against mainstream economists. He dismissed those who analyze Argentina from “ivory towers” using flawed theoretical models, a practice he colorfully labeled as “academic masturbation.”

“When you are in the electric chair, you have to choose between a bad scenario and a total disaster. You can’t just play with models when people’s hunger is on the line.” — Javier Milei

A Future Without the Central Bank

The President reaffirmed his ultimate obsession: the total elimination of the Central Bank. He argued that while the current focus is on cleaning the balance sheet and accumulating reserves, the end goal remains the same. “On the last day of our existence as a government, we must kill the Central Bank,” he declared, reinforcing his commitment to a system where the state can never again loot the people through money printing.

With a massive security operation lining the streets of Palermo, the Neura interview served as a powerful reminder of the Milei Era’s core philosophy: total transparency, unapologetic fiscal discipline, and a direct line to the people. For the President, the 2.6% IPC is just another step toward the “rebirth of Argentina.”