The Auditorium of La Rural was filled with leaders, businessmen and curious who attended the presentation of the book “Change the music”written by financial analyst Salvador Di Stefano called on networks like the “Dollar Guru.” Over there, Javier Milei He was the central guest and was close to the author in a talk that intended to analyze the economic transformations since his arrival to power. However, what ended up marking the day was not the content of the discussion but an unexpected gesture of the president who quickly became a trend.
While the conversation was held on stage, Milei made a repetitive and out of context with one of his hands. That detail, registered in the cell phones of several present, spread with speed on social networks and soon unleashed a wave of comments. The question “Does anyone know what Milei does with his hand?” It multiplied in X accompanied by videos that reached thousands of reproductions in a matter of hours.
The digital reaction soon arrived. Among memes, chicanas and comparisons with fictional characters, users developed interpretations of all kinds. Some associated gestures with nervous tics, others imagined an alleged “secret language” and there was no lack of conspiracy theories in humorous key.
The dollar guru has had a narrow link with the libertarian space and Javier Milei in particular. His figure, recognized in the business environment for his reports on markets, quotes and exchange perspectives, was consolidated as a reference for the liberal electorate who sought answers to the economic volatility of Argentina. That closeness was reflected in multiple public appearances with the libertarian, where Di Stefano was shown as a privileged interlocutor.
In different talks and conferences organized by the analyst, Javier Milei was a recurring guest when he was still a media economist and ascent candidate, which contributed to position him as an influential voice within the business sector and the public interested in the dynamics of the dollar. Over time, that bond became a relationship of collaboration and affinity, in which Di Stefano found in libertarian speech
On the other hand, the viral phenomenon of “Milei’s hands” expanded with the usual speed of networks: edited images, parodies and ironic phrases accumulated until they turned the episode into a must of virtual conversation. Beyond the economic analysis and solemn tone that sought the meeting, the attention ended up concentrated in that unusual gesture of the president.
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