The ultra-liberal economist Javier Millay, who promised during his election campaign to implement “shock therapy” to tackle Argentina’s economic problems, will be the next president of Latin America’s third-largest economy.

The following are the reactions so far inside and outside the country.

Alberto Fernandez

“I am a person who believes in democracy and I do not consider anything more valuable than the popular verdict. I believe that from tomorrow we will be able to start working with Javier Millay to guarantee a smooth transfer of power,” said the outgoing Peronist (center-left) president of Argentina.

Jake Sullivan

The US government “congratulates” the president-elect and “looks forward” to building a strong relationship with his administration based on “human rights, democratic values ​​and transparency”, the national security adviser of the US presidency said via X (the former Twitter ).

Donald Trump

“Congratulations to Javier Millay on the great race for the presidency of Argentina. The whole world watched her. I am very proud of you. You will reverse the course of your country and really make Argentina great again!” said the Republican former US president, who is campaigning for re-election.

Luis Inacio Lula da Silva

“Democracy is the voice of the people, which must always be respected. My congratulations to the Argentine institutions that carried out the electoral process and to the Argentine people who participated (…) in an orderly and peaceful manner. I wish the new government good luck and good success,” said Brazil’s center-left president.

Santiago Peña

“I congratulate Javier Millay on his victory and I cordially and fraternally extend the hand of Paraguay to strengthen the relations between our countries,” said the conservative president of Paraguay.

Gustavo Petro

“The extreme right won in Argentina. It is a decision of her society. Sad for Latin America and we will see…”, noted the social democratic president of Colombia.

Gabriel Borich

“I congratulate Javier Millais for his victory and Sergio Massa for acknowledging his defeat. I wish the best to the people of Argentina (…) They will always have our respect and support. As president of Chile, I will work tirelessly to keep our sister nations united and work together for the well-being of all,” the Chilean president said.

Louis Lacaille Pou

“I welcome President-elect Javier Millay. We have a lot of work to do together to improve our bilateral relations,” noted Uruguay’s conservative president.

Dina Boluarte

“Peru expresses its warmest congratulations to Javier Millay on his election to the presidency of the Republic of Argentina. Wishing the greatest possible success to his government, Peru renews its commitment to continue to strengthen the historical ties of friendship and cooperation that unite our countries,” noted the Peruvian president.

Zach Bolsonaro

“Congratulations to the people of Argentina on Javier Miley’s victory. Hope will shine again in South America. May these fair winds reach the US and Brazil so that honesty, progress and freedom can return for all of us,” wished the former president of Brazil (far right).