Argentina's Milei says wants US 'strategic alliance' to be state policyArgentina's President Javier Milei (C) gave his annual speech to parliament. (Photo: AFP)BUENOS AIRES - Argentina President Javier Milei said Sunday that he wants to make the "strategic alliance" with the United States led by ally President Donald Trump a "state policy." In a state of the nation address to parliament, the Argentine leader said "the South Atlantic is the strategic battleground of the coming decades," arguing Argentina must be a "player" in the region. His nearly two-hour speech marked the beginning of the new legislative cycle after a turbulent 2025, which was marked by corruption allegations against officials and episodes of currency instability. But Milei, president since 2023, begins this parliamentary year in a position of political strength, bolstered by his electoral success in the midterm elections in October.

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