On Thursday night, in a meeting that took place in the offices of the Government advisor outside the Casa Rosada, the former president Mauricio Macri and Santiago Caputo, President Javier Milei’s main advisor, met alone to discuss support for the veto of the University Financing Law.
This meeting between Mauricio Macri and Santiago Caputo occurs in a context of political tensions and disagreements within the ruling coalition and the opposition. The University Financing Law has been a controversial issue in Argentine politics.
The law, which seeks to increase funding for public universities, was vetoed by President Milei, arguing that the country cannot afford an increase in public spending at this time. This veto has generated strong opposition from various political and social sectors, which see the law as a crucial opportunity to improve higher education in Argentina.
Mauricio Macriwho has maintained a critical stance toward some of Milei’s policies, brought a series of requests to the meeting with Caputo. Among these requests was the inclusion of Guillermo Dietrich, former Minister of Transportation during his administration, in the current management.
Macri believes that Dietrich’s experience and knowledge could be valuable to the Milei government, especially in areas related to infrastructure and transportation. The meeting between Macri and Caputo was described by close sources as “constructive” but without great definitions.
Despite the differences, both leaders sought to find common ground to advance the political agenda. Caputo, known for his ability to negotiate and mediate in complex situations, listened carefully to Macri’s proposals and promised to seriously consider them.
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The context of this meeting is important to understand the current political dynamics in Argentina. The relationship between the PRO, the party of Mauricio Macriand La Libertad Avanza, the president’s party, has been tense since the beginning of his term.
Macri’s criticism of Milei’s entourage and the lack of explicit support from the former president have generated friction that complicates governability. The veto of the University Financing Law has been a turning point in this relationship.
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