President Javier Milei led the independence day vigil at the Casa Histórica de Tucumán on Thursday to announce a new agenda of government reforms.
The event serves as a strategic pivot for the administration, linking the historical foundation of Argentine sovereignty with Milei's current economic and political restructuring goals.
Speaking during the commemoration of the 210th anniversary of independence [1], Milei addressed the nation via a broadcast. He described the current political moment as a transition, saying, "Estamos entrando en una nueva etapa de nuestro gobierno."
During the ceremony, the president focused on the concept of liberty as the guiding principle for the state. "La libertad era el principal desafío y debe ser el principal norte," Milei said [2]. He said the occasion provided a necessary opportunity for the country to refresh its commitments, saying, "Es momento de hacer una renovación de los votos" [3].
The event saw a gathering of provincial leaders to show alignment with the presidency. While reports on the exact number of attendees vary, 13 provincial governors accompanied the president during the act [4]. Other reports indicate that 18 governors signed the Pact of May during the vigil [5].
By centering the announcement in San Miguel de Tucumán, Milei tied his reformist platform to the site where Argentina declared its independence from Spain. The president used the national holiday to ratify the Pact of May, and outline the next phase of his administration's legislative and economic priorities [6].
“"La libertad era el principal desafío y debe ser el principal norte"”
By utilizing the 210th anniversary of independence to launch a new reform stage, Milei is attempting to frame his controversial economic policies as a patriotic necessity. The presence of a significant number of provincial governors suggests an effort to maintain a fragile coalition of regional support, which is essential for passing systemic reforms through the legislature.
