President Javier Milei inaugurated this Saturday the new temple of the Evangelical Baptist Church Jesus is King, in the city of Neuquén, where he delivered a speech in which he defended morality as a state policy, fiscal balance, reaffirmed his commitment to reduce taxes, and questioned populist policies. “We do not believe in combating populism with more populism” he stated.
The head of state arrived in the province accompanied by his official delegation to participate in the inauguration of the new auditorium of the religious congregation, with a capacity for 4,000 people. The ceremony coincided with the National Day of Evangelical and Protestant Churches and marked Milei's second visit to Neuquén in October, following his participation in the Expo Argentina Oil & Gas Patagonia 2026, held weeks ago at the Duam space.
During his speech, the President highlighted the role of religious communities and valued the construction of the new temple through contributions from its own members. He also mentioned the educational and health activities developed by the congregation, which has a school with 1,700 students and a clinic with 30 specialties, as examples of community organization.
“True justice is respecting our moral values”, stated Milei, who linked his conception of politics with the defense of life, liberty, and private property. In this sense, he explained that his administration considers fiscal balance as a responsibility towards future generations and the most vulnerable sectors.
“It is not fair for the state to spend more than it collects and pass the bill to future generations with debt or to the most vulnerable with inflation”, the president expressed, questioning the economic consequences of fiscal deficit and financing public spending through monetary issuance.
On tax matters, Milei reaffirmed his intention to continue reducing taxes, although he clarified that any reduction must be compatible with maintaining the balance of public accounts. “We are committed to lowering taxes as long as fiscal balance allows it,” he assured.
The President also referred to the pressures his administration faces to increase state spending. “Everyone wants more resources, a larger slice of the pie, and they do everything in their power to get it”, he noted, before warning that yielding to those demands would mean abandoning the principles that guide his economic program.
Javier Milei gave a speech to more than 4000 Christians.
In another part of his speech, Milei criticized traditional political leadership for resorting, according to his interpretation, to promises of immediate welfare without considering their economic consequences. “Traditional politicians are populists and that is why they promise things that end up in disaster”, he stated.
Finally, Milei emphasized the importance of solidarity within a free society. “No one will be left alone, because a free society is also a society that helps, as you do every day”, he affirmed before those present. The President closed his speech with a biblical reference and expressed his aspiration to build “a country founded on the rock of justice, responsibility, and effort”.
