The recent announcement of the Government Failure to modify the decree restricting access to public information has generated strong controversy and has highlighted the internal and external tensions facing the current administration.
This decree, which has been criticized by various sectors, including allies of the government itself, Governmenthas been a point of conflict that could lead to a new defeat in Congress. The decree in question was issued with the aim of restricting access to public information, a measure that has been seen as a step backwards in terms of transparency and access to information.
The law on access to public information, passed in 2017, had been a significant step forward in promoting government transparency, allowing citizens and journalists to access official data and documents.
Presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni confirmed that there would be no changes to the decree, aligning himself with the position of Santiago Caputo, an influential presidential adviser. This decision contrasts with the statements of the Chief of Staff, Guillermo Francos, who had suggested the possibility of introducing changes to the decree during his management report in the House of Representatives.
Francos had mentioned that, given the interest of the deputies, the Government was willing to analyze possible modifications. However, Caputo quickly disavowed this possibility, generating new short circuits within the Government.
The allies of the Government They have warned that this intransigent stance could lead to a new defeat in Congress. The opposition, including blocks of the PRO and other parties that have supported government initiatives in the past, has expressed its rejection of the decree and has indicated that they could pass a law that would render the decree ineffective and expand the scope of the norm of access to public information..
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Salta Libertarian deputy Emilia Orozco mentioned that the decree is currently under review, suggesting that there could still be room for changes. However, the lack of consensus within the decree itself Government and pressure from the opposition make the future of the decree uncertain.
Restricting access to public information is seen as a step backwards in terms of government transparency. The 2017 law had been a significant step forward, and this decree could limit the ability of citizens and journalists to access crucial information about public management.
