In a recent episode of Argentine politics, Javier Mileithe nation’s president, launched a strong criticism against former president Mauricio Macri. The controversy arose following the vote in Congress on the pension reform, where senators and deputies of PRO, Macri’s party, voted against the position of the current government.
Javier Milei He did not hesitate to express his discontent, accusing Macri of not having control over his legislators. The pension reform proposed by Milei’s government sought to adjust pension benefits in an attempt to reduce the fiscal deficit.
The measure was met with resistance from several sectors, including PRO legislators, who voted against the project in Congress. This vote generated strong rejection from Milei, who hoped to have the support of PRO legislators to approve the reform..
In a recent interview, Javier Milei She expressed her frustration with Mauricio Macri, accusing him of not properly managing his senators and deputies in Congress. According to Milei, Macri’s lack of control over his party has led to a situation where PRO legislators vote against crucial measures for the current government.
“He is not controlling his senators and deputies in Congress,” Milei said, stressing the need for greater cohesion within political parties to advance the necessary reforms. Milei did not limit herself to criticizing Macri’s lack of control over his legislators, but also questioned his leadership and his ability to influence political decisions.
According to Milei, the stance of PRO legislators in Congress reflects a lack of clear direction on the part of Macri, which has led to a series of votes that go against the interests of the country. “Either he does not lead the troops or the troops do not understand the damage they are doing,” declared Milei, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
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Mauricio MacriFor his part, Macri has tried to distance himself from Milei’s criticism, arguing that his support for vetoing the pension reform is based on responsible fiscal principles. Macri has defended the position of the PRO legislators, stating that voting against the pension reform was necessary to avoid an unsustainable increase in public spending.
However, these explanations have not been sufficient for Mileiwho continues to insist on the need for stronger and more coherent leadership within the PRO. The confrontation between Milei and Macri has profound political implications. On the one hand, it highlights the internal divisions within the opposition, which could weaken its ability to act as a cohesive bloc in Congress.