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Argentina, Milei and the US dollar?
Argentine economist and politician Javier Milei garnered significant attention with his proposal to dollarise Argentina’s economy. Renowned for his outspoken views, Milei argues that switching to the US dollar would tame the country’s runaway inflation and stabilise the monetary system. Yet, despite widespread debate, this radical measure has not been implemented. What factors are preventing a swift transition to the greenback?
Complex Economic Realities
One of the chief barriers to immediate dollarisation is Argentina’s chronic lack of sufficient foreign reserves. Converting an entire national currency into US dollars requires a robust stockpile of hard currency to back deposits and transactions. Argentina’s reserves, however, have been under persistent pressure due to debt obligations, trade imbalances, and capital flight—hardly an ideal foundation for a large-scale monetary overhaul.
Domestic Policy Constraints
Furthermore, the proposal faces a host of domestic policy challenges. Any government considering dollarisation must align its fiscal policies with the new currency regime. This includes placing strict limits on deficit spending and overhauling public expenditure practices. Argentina’s entrenched budget deficits and reliance on monetary financing complicate these reforms considerably. Even if Milei could muster enough political support, balancing the budget and enacting austerity measures would likely spark domestic unrest.
Institutional and Legal Hurdles
The Argentine Constitution does not explicitly prohibit the adoption of a foreign currency, yet the legal framework surrounding bank regulations, contracts, and state obligations complicates an abrupt switch. Existing debts, wages, and pensions—often denominated in pesos—would need to be recalculated. Moreover, securing approval from multiple layers of government, including Congress and provincial authorities, is no trivial task.
IMF Concerns and International Relations
Argentina’s longstanding relationship with the International Monetary Fund further complicates attempts at dollarisation. The IMF, which has extended substantial loans to Argentina, tends to advocate for stable monetary frameworks but is often wary of extreme measures that might undermine the viability of sovereign financial systems. Any plan to scrap the peso would likely invite further scrutiny from international lenders and bondholders.
The Road Ahead
While Javier Milei remains a vocal proponent of dollarisation, his vision must contend with Argentina’s political realities, economic constraints, and external obligations. Without broad consensus on budgetary discipline and robust foreign reserves, an abrupt adoption of the US dollar could prove disruptive. As a result, the push for dollarisation may be relegated to political rhetoric unless Argentina’s policymakers find the means and the will to enact deep structural changes.
Conclusion
For now, Milei’s ambition has not materialised, serving instead as a flashpoint in Argentina’s ongoing economic debate. Whether the country will one day fully embrace dollarisation remains an open question—one hinging on both domestic consensus and international confidence in Argentina’s financial and institutional stability.

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