Welcome Gala Dinner: CPAC Argentina 2024 Inauguration – A Historic Moment for Conservatism in Hispanic America – Gateway Hispanic

For the first time, Argentina is hosting the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), a globally recognized forum for conservative thought.

This landmark event, held in Buenos Aires, features prominent leaders from across the Americas, including Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro, and several US conservative figures like Ben Shapiro and Kari Lake. The conference seeks to foster dialogue on key issues such as free markets, individual liberties, and combating socialism.

President Milei, a central figure at the event, emphasized his administration’s commitment to reducing public spending, privatizing state-run enterprises, and revitalizing the Argentine economy. Additional speakers include Argentina’s Minister of Security Patricia Bullrich, who is addressing crime reform, and Economy Minister Luis Caputo, presenting strategies for economic transformation.

CPAC Argentina means a growing regional movement against authoritarianism and progressive policies, aiming to strengthen conservative values across Latin America. The forum also highlights global conservative solidarity, with speakers advocating for shared principles of freedom and market-driven governance.

The event is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the region’s political landscape and reinforcing Argentina’s position as a leader in this ideological shift.

The event features the Schlapp couple, founders of CPAC, as prominent figures. Eduardo Verástegui delivered the blessing of the meal. Gateway Hispanic’s contributor, Mamela Fiallo, is attending the event and will analyze the participation of the speakers tomorrow, providing updates on how the event unfolds.

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Maria Herrera Mellado

María Herrera Mellado es una abogada y analista política muy respetada. Licenciada en Derecho en EE.UU. y España, también tiene un doctorado en Ciencias Jurídicas y varios títulos de la Universidad de Granada (España), de la Universidad de Arizona y de la Florida International University. Con amplia experiencia en derecho internacional, asesoría en inversiones, representación en inmigración, y protección de la privacidad y lucha anticorrupción, ha asesorado a organizaciones y políticos europeos, estadounidenses e hispanoamericanos. Ha escrito sobre seguridad nacional e inmigración, protección de datos, derecho constitucional, consumo financiero y derecho bancario en revistas internacionales y coescribió libros publicados en Perú y Colombia. Es reconocida por su servicio comunitario en EE.UU. y es considerada una de las mujeres más influyentes de Florida. Es experta en varios idiomas y participa frecuentemente en debates en canales como Univisión, Fox, France 24, Telemundo y es la Editora Jefe de Gateway Hispanic.

María Herrera Mellado is a highly respected lawyer and political analyst. She holds law degrees from both the United States and Spain, as well as a Ph.D. in Legal Sciences and several diplomas from the University of Granada (Spain), the University of Arizona, and Florida International University. With extensive experience in international law, investment advisory, immigration representation, privacy protection, and anti-corruption efforts, she has advised organizations and politicians across Europe, the United States, and Hispanic America. She has written about national security and immigration, data protection, constitutional law, financial consumer protection, and banking law in international journals and co-authored books published in Peru and Colombia. Recognized for her community service in the United States, she is considered one of the most influential women in Florida. A polyglot, she frequently participates in debates on channels such as Univisión, Fox, France 24, Telemundo, and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Gateway Hispanic.

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