Buenos Aires Minister Slams City Mayor Over 'Wall Against Barbarism' Remark

A sharp exchange has erupted between Buenos Aires Security Minister Javier Alonso and Buenos Aires City Mayor Jorge Macri, following Macri's remarks at a police graduation ceremony. Macri stated that the City Police would serve as a "wall against the barbarism of Axel Kicillof," referring to the governor of Buenos Aires Province.

Minister Alonso responded forcefully on social media, accusing Macri of using the statement to mask his own political incompetence and management failures. Alonso directly addressed Macri, stating, "Jorgito: you talk about raising a wall against 'barbarism' only to hide your political incompetence and your total inability to manage. You are, ultimately, the least fortunate of the family."

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Jorgito: you talk about raising a wall against 'barbarism' only to hide your political incompetence and your total inability to manage. You are, ultimately, the least fortunate of the family.

Alonso further accused Macri of "burying the abandonment and deterioration" of Buenos Aires City, as well as the "hopes" of his own political party, Propuesta Republicana (Pro). He urged Macri not to project his frustrations onto the residents of Buenos Aires Province, highlighting their contributions to the city's well-being.

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If chaos and disorder reign on the other side of General Paz, we will be a wall against the barbarism and misgovernment of Kicillof.

The City Mayor's comments were made during the graduation of 650 new City Police officers, intended to bolster street presence, particularly in areas bordering the province. Macri aimed to draw a clear distinction between his administration and Kicillof's, asserting that while chaos might reign across General Paz avenue, the City would maintain order, contrasting "honest people" with those living "outside the law."

Macri also implied that Kicillof's administration enables organized crime, suggesting a lack of control in certain areas of the province, a situation he contrasted with the City's claim of having "no liberated zones." Alonso, in turn, questioned Macri's "considerable" and allegedly unexplained wealth, urging him to address pending legal matters instead of discriminating against the province's residents.

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The country is one. Or perhaps when you put on the national team jersey for your sentimental and cheap marketing, you will only celebrate the City's goals? Have some dignity and apologize to the people of our province.