Argentina: Governor Kicillof Criticizes Milei's Policies, Condemns Congress Police Action

Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof attended a mass for Saint Cajetan in the Liniers neighborhood, using the occasion to criticize President Javier Milei's economic policies and the recent Senate session. Kicillof specifically targeted the government's handling of salaries and personal debt, stating that "Milei created the mess, not the people who irresponsibly get into debt."

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The mess was created by Milei, not by people who irresponsibly get into debt. This has grown. It has to do with wages not being enough to cover basic needs due to the Government's decisions. The interest rate and financial conditions make it possible for people to get into debt with three clicks. Who are they governing for? For speculation.

Speaking to reporters, Kicillof condemned the police operation at Congress during protests against a libertarian bill. "Police repression is regrettable. It is a political act they are carrying out, hitting people, using tear gas. Yesterday was a mobilization called for by many sectors. They wanted to distort it and turn it into an act of violence," he remarked.

Regarding the Senate's debate on a bill, Kicillof expressed concern over the government's perceived lack of listening and the potential for foreign interests to benefit from national assets. He argued that the current model leads to a dead end and disaster, suggesting a growing awareness among broader sectors about the need to defend national sovereignty.

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Police repression is regrettable. It is a political act they are carrying out, hitting people, throwing tear gas. Yesterday was a mobilization called for by many sectors. They wanted to distort it and turn it into an act of violence.

Kicillof also addressed the rising personal debt among Argentines, which reached 12.8% of families according to consultancy firm 1816. He attributed this increase to wages not keeping pace with basic expenses due to government decisions, making it easy for individuals to incur debt with just a few clicks. "Who are they governing for? For speculation," Kicillof concluded.

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They changed it, I don't know if 10% [of what it was] remained. What remained is a government that doesn't listen. They want to claim victories on issues like these omnibus laws that ultimately cause broader sectors to realize that sovereignty must be defended, that they cannot sell off the country favoring foreign interests.