Milei at the Endeavor Gala: "We have opened more than 500 markets and reached 30% of the planet"

President Javier Milei delivered a speech this Thursday at the Annual Gala of Endeavor Argentina 2026, held at Rut Haus, where he defended the role of entrepreneurs, highlighted the advances of his Government in terms of trade openness, and assured that the country has a historic opportunity to boost its economic growth through private investment, technological innovation, and the elimination of regulations.

During his speech before entrepreneurs and leaders from the private sector, the president emphasized that Argentina opened more than 500 international markets, which significantly expanded the country's commercial opportunities. "We reached less than 10% of the world's population", he recalled, before stating: "We have opened more than 500 markets and now reach 30% of the planet." In this regard, he announced that the goal of his administration is to continue expanding access to international markets until reaching 90% of the world's population by 2031.

Milei explained that the expansion of markets is essential to take advantage of increasing returns and accelerate economic growth. In this context, he highlighted the work of the Ministry of Deregulation, responsible for removing regulatory obstacles, and the Ministry of Human Capital, which he identified as another engine of growth. He also championed the Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI), which he described as the most important development tool in the history of Argentina, and asserted that currently, producers can invest with greater guarantees regarding their property.

One of the central moments of the speech came when the President championed the role of entrepreneurs in a free market economy. "Entrepreneurs are social benefactors", he stated, explaining that business success depends on offering products and services that consumers voluntarily choose. He also emphasized that those who venture take personal risks for their decisions and face losses when their projects fail, without passing those costs onto the rest of society.

The head of state also referred to technological advancement and defended its use to increase productivity. "Technology should be used to produce more and better because, when productivity rises, those who have less win", he maintained. Furthermore, he explained that greater productivity allows for the creation of new jobs, improves the value of existing ones, and elevates living conditions.

Finally, Milei addressed Argentine entrepreneurs and acknowledged their ability to develop projects even in adverse economic scenarios. "Today the wind is at your back, and what lies ahead is an opportunity that comes once per generation", he expressed. In closing his remarks, he summarized the role he believes the state should play in relation to the private sector: "Our job is to set clear rules and step aside. Yours is to see what others do not see, take risks, and build".