Buenos Aires official questions Macri's policies, demands 'copyright' credit
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Pilar Ramírez, president of the libertarian bloc in Buenos Aires's Legislature, accused Mayor Jorge Macri of adopting her party's discourse and policies.
- Ramírez claimed Macri's PRO party copied La Libertad Avanza's security policies and discourse, demanding credit for their initiatives.
- She also questioned the city's garbage collection system, advocating for waste-to-energy technology instead of the current Barcelona model.
Pilar Ramírez, a leading figure in Buenos Aires's libertarian bloc, has publicly challenged Mayor Jorge Macri, accusing his PRO party of appropriating La Libertad Avanza's political discourse and policies. Ramírez asserted that Macri's administration has adopted the libertarian party's approach to public order and security, which she credits to President Javier Milei's administration.
"Jorge Macri sometimes lacks recognizing our copyright," Ramírez stated in a radio interview, suggesting that the PRO's shift in rhetoric might be a political marketing tactic rather than a genuine conviction. She emphasized that order is a priority for her party, citing Milei's actions to end protests as evidence of their commitment.
Beyond political rhetoric, Ramírez also criticized the city's current garbage collection system, which she described as outdated, based on a 2000 Barcelona model. She advocated for the adoption of waste-to-energy technology, a system her party supports, and pointed out that waste generation varies significantly across different neighborhoods, requiring more flexible collection schedules.
While Ramírez dismissed immediate personal ambitions for the city's mayorship, she expressed skepticism about a potential electoral alliance between La Libertad Avanza and the PRO for 2027. She questioned the alignment of core issues, such as political reform and commercial freedom laws, between the two parties, suggesting that their priorities may not be as compatible as they appear.
A Jorge Macri a veces le falta reconocernos el copyright.
Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.