Argentine President Javier Milei has publicly urged his ally, former US President Donald Trump, to emerge from the upcoming United States midterm elections in a stronger position, characterizing the vote as critical for the West.

Milei made these remarks on Wednesday during a Hispanic Heritage gala in Washington, D.C., where he was presented with an award by a Hispanic association. The appeal comes just ahead of the November elections, highlighting a significant international endorsement for Trump.

According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), Milei stated that conservatives "cannot give an inch in our reconquest of the hemisphere." The Argentine president was in the U.S. capital for meetings with investors and the gala, with a scheduled address to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday.

This statement of support from Milei comes a year after Trump's strong backing for the Argentine leader during his own crucial legislative elections. Analysts suggest that Trump's endorsement, coupled with a currency swap agreement with the U.S. Treasury, played a role in Milei's electoral success.

The currency swap, valued at $20 billion, involved the U.S. exchanging dollars for pesos with Argentina's central bank. This financial assistance was announced shortly after Milei's party experienced a setback in a key provincial election. At the time, Trump emphasized that his support was contingent on Milei's victory, stating, "I’m with this man because his philosophy is correct. If he wins, we’re staying with him. And if he doesn’t win, we’re gone."

Trump's explicit conditions for support caused apprehension in Argentine markets, with the main stock index reportedly declining by approximately 2 percent. The financial package also faced criticism within the U.S., as Democratic lawmakers accused Trump of prioritizing international aid while the U.S. government was experiencing a shutdown.

Milei's visit and public statements underscore the growing alignment between conservative leaders in the Americas. His administration has pursued policies aimed at economic liberalization and reducing the role of the state, resonating with a segment of the conservative political spectrum.

The U.S. midterm elections are anticipated to have significant implications for both domestic and international policy, and Milei's endorsement signals a desire among some global leaders for a particular political direction to prevail.