On August 20, 2026 at 2:47 PM (Argentine time), the government's official Oficina de Respuesta Oficial sent out a post on X (formerly Twitter) quoting President Javier Milei. The message declared that he had predicted his ability to expand the economy, and pointed to numbers: 6% growth in 2024 and 4% in 2025, despite what he calls ongoing attempts to undermine his administration.
'The President @JMilei recalls he said he knew how to grow the economy, and today he proves it with numbers – grew 6% in '24 and 4% in '25, against a coup attempt, 40 laws to break fiscal balance, and 7 impeachment efforts: “Despite the attempt to…”'
The thread was left incomplete, but the government aimed to highlight resilience in the face of challenges. Although the growth figures have not yet been audited by international bodies, the administration proudly cites them.
What obstacles is the President referring to?
The message refers to several events that Milei has labeled as 'sabotage attempts' against his management. The term 'coup attempt' links to the incident of December 30, 2023, when a small group tried to burst into the Pink House (the presidential palace). The government called it an 'institutional breakdown attempt.' In addition, over the past two years, 13 legislative projects – although the tweet mentions 40 – were presented that, according to the official line, aimed to 'break fiscal equilibrium.'
In the political arena, there have been seven impeachment requests against the President, none of which have advanced in Congress. These figures had already been brought up by Milei in his opening address to Congress in March 2025.
What do independent sources say?
According to the INDEC (Argentina's National Statistics Institute), the economy actually grew 5.9% in 2024 after a contraction the year before. For 2025, the Economy Ministry projects a 4.1% advance. These numbers are close to what the administration reports, though final audited figures will not be released until the end of this year.
Reactions and next steps
The official account released no further details. Analysts consulted by Imago suggest that the Milei government is maintaining an optimistic tone ahead of the 2027 legislative elections, with the President promising his reform agenda will continue. The opposition, in turn, criticizes that these achievements came with a sharp drop in purchasing power.
Regardless of the debate, the government insists that 'despite attempts,' the economy is still growing. The rest of the message, which was cut, probably aimed to say that 'despite the attempt to…' – only its continuation can be guessed.