Javier Milei

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Javier Milei is the President of Argentina elected in November 2023, known for his radical libertarian economic philosophy and vocal support for Bitcoin as an alternative to state-controlled fiat currency. As an Austrian economics-influenced anarcho-capitalist, Milei has praised Bitcoin as a free-market response to the central bank's monetary manipulation. While Argentina has not adopted Bitcoin as legal tender, his administration has been broadly crypto-friendly and deregulatory.

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Role: President of Argentina
Notable: First openly libertarian head of state with explicit Bitcoin support; aligned with Austrian economics
Twitter: JMilei
Known For: Libertarian economics, Bitcoin advocacy as alternative to fiat, anarcho-capitalist philosophy, abolishing Argentina central bank
Nationality: Argentine
Twitter Handle: JMilei

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