López Obrador will not meet with Milei, but he respects his visit to Mexico.

During his recent press conference, the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, addressed the imminent visit of Argentine President Javier Milei, who will attend the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) scheduled for August 24 in Mexico City. Although President López Obrador does not plan to meet with Milei, he made it clear that there is no issue with his visit to the country, emphasizing the openness and freedom that characterize Mexico in terms of receiving international leaders. López Obrador stressed that Milei's arrival and his participation in CPAC are part of a normal context in which various political personalities, regardless of their ideologies, can express themselves freely on Mexican territory. "Anyone can come—president, opposition leader, representative of the right-wing blocs that exist in the world—and this is a free country, there is no censorship, there is no persecution, there are full freedoms," the president stated, thus emphasizing his administration's commitment to freedom of expression. However, the Mexican president was clear in stating that he will not meet with Milei, citing fundamental differences in their ways of thinking. "I do not agree with his way of thinking and his way of being; however, he is free," he said, highlighting that the decision not to meet with the Argentine leader does not imply a rejection of his visit, but rather a matter of ideological alignment. The CPAC, which was initially established in the United States, has expanded its influence to other countries, including Brazil, where Milei was a prominent speaker at the event held in July. This year, CPAC Mexico has become a meeting point for conservative leaders and advocates for freedom in the region, and Milei's speech is expected to be one of the most significant moments of the event. Eduardo Verástegui, an actor and activist who organizes CPAC in Mexico, has promoted an extreme right discourse in the country and has maintained political alliances with figures like Donald Trump. His role in organizing CPAC reflects the growing trend of Latin American right-wing movements coming together to address political issues from a conservative and nationalist perspective. Milei's arrival in Mexico has also sparked a debate about the implications of his rhetoric and political stance in a context where many countries in Latin America face similar challenges, such as the struggle for democracy and human rights. Nevertheless, López Obrador reaffirmed that the Mexican people are hospitable, suggesting that the arrival of leaders with polarizing positions should not be a cause for alarm, but rather an opportunity for dialogue. However, the fact that Milei and his discourse of freedom are being presented at such a significant forum has elicited reactions from various sectors of society. While some support the arrival of such leaders in the country, others fear that their radical positions may negatively influence Mexican politics and the international perception of the country. President López Obrador's neutrality on this matter highlights the complexity of the political landscape in which Mexico operates, a country that has experienced significant changes in its political orientation in recent years. The decision not to meet with Milei can be seen as a way to maintain internal cohesion and avoid divisions that could arise from a closer alignment with the Argentine president's ideology. Ultimately, Javier Milei's visit to Mexico and his participation in CPAC represents not only a significant political event but also a manifestation of the ideological currents gaining strength in the region. As the country moves towards the future, the management of these visits and openness to dialogue will remain key in the development of Mexican politics and its international relations.