President Javier Milei dismisses concerns that Argentina is slipping into recession and says he is “calm” about his prospects for winning re-election next year. Multiple reports say he acknowledges economic slowdown signals but argues the country continues to grow when measured on an annual basis.

In the accounts, Milei links his confidence to recent performance figures that he describes as consistent growth over the past year(s). He frames the discussion as one of interpretation of economic data rather than a change in the underlying direction of the economy. Outlets also note that his comments are aimed at addressing public debate about whether Argentina’s momentum is weakening ahead of the next electoral cycle.

While all sources emphasize his rejection of “recession” talk and his stated confidence regarding re-election, they differ only slightly in wording—describing him as “tranquilo” or “very calm”—and in how they characterize the economic signals he is responding to. The central message across coverage is that Milei views the economy as stable enough to support his re-election effort, despite concerns about short-term stagnation.