Milei and Musk Bond Over Shared Values, Discuss Lithium Investment and Future Partnerships
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Argentine President Javier Milei and Tesla CEO Elon Musk met in Texas and bonded over their shared support for free markets.
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They discussed investment opportunities for Tesla in Argentina's lithium reserves to produce electric vehicle batteries.
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Musk wants to help Argentina add value by processing raw materials, not just exporting them.
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The two plan to hold an event in Argentina promoting "freedom" ideas, with Musk as a speaker.
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The meeting sparked criticism that Milei is distracted from domestic challenges, including his party's first major split in Congress.