Argentinian President Milei Accuses Britain of Silencing Critics of Immigration Crimes

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Argentinian President Javier Milei has sparked controversy with claims that Britain is imprisoning individuals for exposing crimes committed by immigrants. Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Milei accused the UK government of concealing such crimes and silencing dissent, likening the situation to the broader influence of "woke-ism" in distorting the issue of immigration.

 

“Is it not true that right now as we speak, in the UK, citizens are being imprisoned for exposing horrifying crimes committed by Muslim migrants? Crimes that the Government seeks to conceal?” Milei asserted during his speech. However, the president provided no specific details or evidence to substantiate his claims.

 

Milei's remarks echo recent interventions by billionaire Elon Musk, who has voiced support for individuals he believes were wrongfully imprisoned in connection with social media posts during riots. Musk has also controversially claimed that Tommy Robinson, the founder of the far-right English Defence League, is a political prisoner. While Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has been convicted of multiple crimes, Musk’s defense of him has drawn criticism for its inaccuracy.

 

Milei, who has publicly praised Musk and was photographed with him last year, expressed admiration for the billionaire during his speech. The Argentinian leader accused the Davos attendees of being “ideologues of woke barbarity,” using his platform to denounce what he perceives as the suppression of dissent in favor of a "woke" agenda.

 

“Haven’t we heard only recently how certain European leading authorities – and quite reddish, I should say – actually have made open appeals to censorship?” Milei asked the audience. He argued that woke ideology seeks to silence those who challenge its principles, replacing freedom of speech with suppression.

 

“What kind of society can woke-ism create? A society that replaces the free exchange of goods and services with the arbitrary redistribution of wealth at gunpoint,” he declared, criticizing the perceived economic and social effects of progressive policies.

 

Milei also highlighted what he called an emerging international alliance of nations led by right-wing leaders who prioritize freedom and oppose the influence of woke ideology. He praised figures such as Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele.

 

“Slowly, an international alliance has been formed of all those nations that want to be free and that believe in the ideas of freedom,” Milei said, framing the movement as a resistance to progressive ideals.

 

He accused woke advocates of labeling and suppressing their opponents. “If you’re white you must be racist, if you’re a man you must be a misogynist or part of a patriarchy. If you’re rich you must be a cruel capitalist. If you’re heterosexual you must be heteronormative or homophobic or transphobic,” Milei said, denouncing what he sees as a strategy to discredit dissenting voices.

 

The Argentinian president went further, accusing woke proponents of using legal and societal means to eliminate criticism and consolidate their influence. “Beneath the rhetoric that they so often preach, what truly lies is their blatant desire to eliminate dissent, criticism and ultimately freedom so they can continue to uphold a model in which they are the main beneficiaries,” he argued.

 

Milei’s comments have ignited debate over the validity of his accusations and the broader implications of his rhetoric. While some view his speech as a rallying cry for free speech and individual liberties, others criticize it as inflammatory and lacking evidence. As the world watches, Milei’s words continue to generate strong reactions both at home and abroad.

 

Based on a report by Daily Telegraph 2025-01-25

 

 

[jippytum]

He is correct.  Immigrants get the soft approach and Brits are jailed for protesting the crimes of illegal immigrants. 

[Kinok Farang]

Has he any Brit blood?

We could do with him in charge.

[JonnyF]

This bloke is a bit of a legend.

 

Good to see another international figure shaming Labour. They are a global joke.

[aussiebrian]

President Javier Milei, a great man with huge Balls.. All strength to him. We need more world leaders following in his footsteps.

[Donga]

"Milei’s comments have ignited debate over the validity of his accusations.... others criticize it as inflammatory and lacking evidence"

Yep, these folk are either stranded on an island, or are so far gone they think ongoing graffiti of statues, incessant rainbow parades and media attention on a few % of the population, disproportionate Islamic migrant crimes in Europe, rise in antisemitism - are not inflammatory or indeed evidence - but just progressive 🤣

[Justanotherone]

the man in the picture is a zombie or a vampire?

[bendejo]

Last time I was in Argentina the exchange rate was US$1::4 pesos, that was 2011.

Today it is more than 1 thousand for 1 dollar.

Maybe he should be putting his energies elsewhere.

IMO he's trying to impress the US president.

 

[Neeranam]

7 hours ago, Social Media said:

Is it not true that right now as we speak, in the UK, citizens are being imprisoned for exposing horrifying crimes committed by Muslim migrants

What has their religion got to do with it? 

 

Oh, another Islamophobe, thanks for showing you're a bigot. 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.batimes.com.ar/news/amp/argentina/islamic-group-accuses-milei-government-of-censorship-as-tv-show-is-pulled-from-air.phtml

[Watawattana]

8 hours ago, Social Media said:

However, the president provided no specific details or evidence to substantiate his claims.

Why would he?  He's the President.  Only AN posters need to provide evidence!! 😆

 

Ahem.  Apologies, can't provide evidence to support my last comment...

[jippytum]

1 hour ago, Neeranam said:

What has their religion got to do with it? 

 

Oh, another Islamophobe, thanks for showing you're a bigot. 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.batimes.com.ar/news/amp/argentina/islamic-group-accuses-milei-government-of-censorship-as-tv-show-is-pulled-from-air.phtml

 

1 hour ago, Neeranam said:

What has their religion got to do with it? 

 

Oh, another Islamophobe, thanks for showing you're a bigot. 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.batimes.com.ar/news/amp/argentina/islamic-group-accuses-milei-government-of-censorship-as-tv-show-is-pulled-from-air.phtml

He is not a bigot. Another protector of Muslims with his head up his............. 

[Neeranam]

19 minutes ago, jippytum said:

 

He is not a bigot. Another protector of Muslims with his head up his............. 

So you never read the link I posted.

[Nid_Noi]

2 hours ago, bendejo said:

Last time I was in Argentina the exchange rate was US$1::4 pesos, that was 2011.

Today it is more than 1 thousand for 1 dollar.

Maybe he should be putting his energies elsewhere.

IMO he's trying to impress the US president.

 

The successive devaluations of the peso have been planned to reduce the fiscal deficit and increase exports.

The major one was in December 2023 followed by scheduled monthly 2% devaluations.

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentine_peso

 

It seems to have worked pretty well for the public finances.