He Government The Argentine government has decided to speed up the process of privatizing Aerolíneas Argentinas, the country’s flag carrier, and is working hard to gather the necessary votes in Congress. This decision has generated intense debate in the political and social sphere, since Aerolíneas Argentinas has been a national symbol since its nationalization in 2008.
The proposal for privatization of the Government It has been promoted by Congressman Hernán Lombardi, who has presented a bill declaring the company “subject to privatization” and authorizing the Executive to establish the legal framework to carry out the process.
This initiative has found support in various political sectors, including the libertarians, the PRO (Republican Proposal) and some provincial legislators. It is even expected that the Civic Coalition and some sectors of radicalism will join the debate.
One of the main arguments in favour of privatisation is the financial situation of Aerolíneas Argentinas. The company has faced numerous economic and operational problems, including strikes and work stoppages that have affected thousands of passengers.
These labour disputes have generated a climate of social dissatisfaction, which has led some sectors to consider privatisation as a viable solution. Support for privatisation is not limited to political sectors. Surprisingly, some trade unions have also shown their support for the measure.
The economic crisis and constant labour disputes have led some union leaders to consider that private management could improve the airline’s efficiency and stability. However, not all unions agree, and there is strong opposition from those who fear the loss of jobs and labour benefits.
Proposal
In the political arena, the ruling party has found consensus in its main partner, the PRO, and is working to gain the support of sectors of the Radical Party and provincial legislators. The situation in the Senate could be different this time, as some senators who previously opposed privatization due to pressure from unions could change their position.
Despite the support that the proposal has received, the privatization of Aerolíneas Argentinas faces several challenges. One of the main obstacles to the Government It is the need to pass a new law that allows the sale of the company. During the discussion of the Ley Bases, which included the privatization of several state-owned companies, Aerolíneas Argentinas was excluded from the list due to resistance from some political sectors. This calls into question the viability of the current proposal.
