After the primaries, a prevailing narrative has painted Argentina's presidential candidate, Javier Milei, with the same brush as former American president Donald Trump. But to do so is to misunderstand Milei's vision and principles. The superficial resemblances between Milei and Trump may seem apparent to the casual observer. But dig deeper and the distinction is clear.

Javier Milei is not a mere populist figure seeking attention with polarizing speeches. He is, in essence, a radical reformist eager to sever the bonds with the cycle of decline that has plagued Argentina since Peronism ascended to power in 1946. Milei is under no illusion that the existing system could or should be saved. His ambitions do not lie in compromising with the populist strategies that have historically failed Argentina.