Javier Milei's Pack of Giant Libertarian Dogs

The December 2026 issue of Reason explores Argentine President Javier Milei's accomplishments and what is yet to be done.

There's an old saying about the loneliness of politics: If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog. The same may be true in Buenos Aires.

Argentine President Javier Milei is known for advocating economic liberty and classical liberal ideals. He regularly cites and quotes famous libertarian economists in speeches. And he has shrunk Argentina's bloated government, cutting spending and regulations in a bid to blunt the country's sky-high inflation. Judged strictly on that measure, his efforts have worked, cutting annual inflation from 211 percent down to 33 percent in less than three years. Milei is arguably the world's foremost elected advocate for, and implementer of, small government.

Although he likes his government small, he prefers his dogs very, very big.

Milei is reportedly the proud owner of five English mastiffs, an ancient British guard dog breed that commonly weighs in at more than 200 pounds. … [Subscribe to continue reading]