Conan (Javier Milei's dog) Argentina's Presidential Connection

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Conan, the charismatic canine companion of Argentine politician Javier Milei, has found himself at the center of a presidential connection.

Javier Milei, the leader of the Libertarian Party in Argentina, has been making headlines with his unconventional campaign promises.

Conan's presence on the campaign trail has been a crowd-pleaser, with Milei often incorporating his dog into speeches and public appearances.

Conan

Conan was an English Mastiff adopted by Argentina's president Javier Milei in 2004. He was named after Charles Konan Banny, an economist and former Ivorian PM.

Conan was born in 2004 in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. He died in May 2017, at the age of 12-13, due to spinal cancer.

Javier Milei was extremely attached to Conan and referred to him as his closest friend and confidant. He even cloned Conan in 2018, resulting in multiple clones that have attracted international attention.

Here's a brief overview of the clones:

Javier Milei allegedly consults with his dogs, including the clones, through a medium specializing in "interspecies communication."

Argentina's President and Conan

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Javier Milei, Argentina's president, is extremely devoted to his dogs, particularly Conan, an English Mastiff he adopted in 2004.

Conan was named after Charles Konan Banny, an economist and former Ivorian PM.

Milei referred to Conan as his closest friend and confidant, and the dog's death in 2017 hit him hard.

Conan died from spinal cancer in May 2017, at the age of 12-13.

Milei cloned Conan in 2018, resulting in five clones, including a new Conan, Milton, Murray, Robert, and Lucas.

The new Conan provides ideas on general strategy, according to Milei, while Robert is said to help him "see the future and learn from mistakes".

Milei has stated that he communicates with the dogs through a mystic, and seeks counseling from them.

He has also said that the dogs inspire his writings, and that Conan is a source of inspiration for his work.

Milei's devotion to his dogs has been a topic of interest, with some labeling him "barking mad".

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Despite this, Milei has defended his relationship with his dogs, stating that what he does with his spiritual life and in his house is his business.

Here are the names of the clones and their inspirations:

  • Conan: named after Charles Konan Banny
  • Milton: named after Milton Friedman
  • Murray: named after Murray Rothbard
  • Robert: named after Robert Lucas
  • Lucas: no specific inspiration mentioned

Natasha Daniel

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Natasha Daniel is a detail-oriented and passionate copy editor with a keen eye for language and a love for animals. With a background in linguistics and a lifelong passion for dogs, Natasha has honed her skills in crafting engaging and accurate content for pet enthusiasts. As a seasoned editor, Natasha has had the pleasure of working on a diverse range of topics, including articles about the beloved Boston Terrier breed, the broader world of Terriers, and the unique characteristics of dog breeds originating in the United States.

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