In a last crossing before the electoral ban, Álvaro Delgado, candidate for president for the National Party, together with Nicolás Martinelli, Minister of the Interior, attacked Yamandú Orsi, candidate for the Frente Amplio, in X. The leaders focused their criticism on different issues, as Sunday’s national elections approach.
Delgado urged the Frente Amplio to clarify your agendademanding that they explain their concept of a “non-profit savings pillar,” a component of their programmatic proposals. These initiatives, in the context of a social security reform, list three pillars: one “solidarity”, one “intergenerational distribution” and one “non-profit savings”. But, according to Delgado, such ideas require greater transparency.
Delgado’s criticism of “Pacha” Sánchez
Álvaro Delgado also objected to comments made by Alejandro “Pacha” Sánchez, campaign manager of the Frente Amplio, about the nationalization of pension savings fund administrators (AFAP). Delgado suggested that such an approach is reminiscent of the course followed by Argentina and requested more clarity on these intentions.
For his part, Sánchez refuted the interpretation that he proposed the expropriation of the AFAP. He advocates a model with lower commissions and a more effective system, clarifying that no nationalization is part of his programmatic agenda. Faced with this debate, Orsi has defended that his program provides for the continuation of the three current pillars, including the questioned AFAP model.
Orsi responds to criticism and the issue of AFAPs
Yamandú Orsi, in recent statements in Informativo Sarandí, affirmed the Frente Amplio’s commitment to the multi-pillar system, although he recognized the need for a comprehensive review of the current system. Orsi stressed that nationalization is not part of the Frente Amplio plan, although he admitted that some AFAP practices should be reevaluated to optimize their management.
However, the Frente Amplio candidate emphasized that his approach aims to restructure, not eliminate, arguing that certain aspects of current operations are not useful and need review. These clarifications arise in response to criticism received by his political opponents.
In the context of these pre-election tensions, Orsi reiterated his position that any transformation of the system should remain in accordance with the already existing pillars. Despite the controversies, he insists that reform is imperative, not scrapping.
Martinelli’s criticism of Orsi
At the same time, Nicolás Martinelli addressed security, another highlight of Orsi’s commitments during the campaign closing ceremony in Parque Batlle. Orsi promised that his government would be “tough on crime and the causes,” implementing policies that prioritize security without resorting to sensationalist tactics.
Orsi classified security as a fundamental human right, expressing the urgency to intervene effectively, an implicit criticism of the current management. Responding from his position at X, Martinelli noted that while he prefers to focus on coincidences, Orsi’s statements could appear dishonest if they are not aligned with concrete actions.
