Chilean actor Gonzalo Valenzuela generated controversy with his opinions on Argentine President Javier Milei and Argentine social dynamics. In a YouTube program, he praised Milei's governance, asserting that Milei brought 'rules and order' to Argentina. He viewed Milei's election as a response to societal issues stemming from past presidencies and perceived lack of rule of law.
Valenzuela criticized what he perceived as a culture of permissiveness in Argentina. He used Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal as an example of this lack of adherence to rules, arguing that it set a detrimental example. Valenzuela linked this permissiveness to a broader social issue stemming from the Kirchner presidencies and expressed concern for the future of his Argentinian children.
Valenzuela's comments focused on praising Javier Milei. He believed Milei's governance established a level of order and rule of law in Argentina that had been missing, thereby addressing the social problems that he highlighted.