Far-right chainsaw-wielding Javier Milei sworn in as Argentina’s new president

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THE far-right chainsaw-wielding Javier Milei was sworn in as Argentina’s president today — after proposing drastic measures to fix the country’s worst economic crisis in decades.

The wild-haired former TV pundit is known for tirades against China and the Pope.

epa11022145 Argentina's President Javier Milei walks out onto the balcony of the Casa Rosada to greet supporters in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 10 December 2023. Milei arrived at the Casa Rosada (seat of government) for the first time as head of state of the South American country, after taking the oath of office in Congress and delivering his speech to citizens. The leader of La Libertad Avanza (ultra-right) moved with his sister and main advisor, Karina Milei, in a convertible vehicle to the Plaza de Mayo, where, upon arriving at the Metropolitan Cathedral, he got out of the car and walked among the shouting of his followers. EPA/Luciano Gonzalez

The so-called tantric sex expert brandished a chainsaw during a campaign event, smashed a central bank-shaped piñata on TV and performed an opera about public spending dressed as a superhero.

The self-claimed “lion” and “anarcho-capitalist” now aims to solve the country’s 200 per cent inflation rate.

He has pledged to get rid of the central bank and replace the peso with the US dollar.

But Mr Milei will need to negotiate with other parties to enact his plans.

His libertarian coalition only has a small bloc in the country’s congress.

Mr Milei seeks to warm ties with Brazil’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

The Argentine president has previously slammed Mr Lula da Silva as “corrupt” and a “communist”.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky headed to Buenos Aires to witness the swearing-in of the new president.

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