Carrió Warns of Authoritarianism, Criticizes Milei's Attacks on Press

Elisa Carrió, a foundational figure in Argentine politics and a sharp critic of authoritarianism, has issued a stark warning regarding President Javier Milei's escalating rhetoric against the press. Her recent pronouncements, delivered with her characteristic directness, highlight a growing concern within certain political circles that Milei's administration is veering towards an "authoritarian state." Carrió's critique is not merely about journalistic freedom; it's a broader alarm about the suppression of all dissenting voices, a hallmark she argues of nascent totalitarian regimes.

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Hablemos en serio. El inicio de los estados autoritarios biototalitarios, de los cuales me voy a ocupar en las clases del Instituto [Hannah Arendt], es el odio que profesa el Presidente no sólo contra los periodistas, sino contra la libertad de expresión.

From her perspective, Milei's intolerance for any opinion that deviates from his own is a clear and present danger. She frames his actions not just as political disagreements but as a deliberate move towards a "violent authoritarian tint." The reference to artificial intelligence controlling dissenting thoughts underscores her fear that the state's reach is expanding beyond traditional means of control. This is a deeply concerning development for those who value open discourse and democratic principles, especially given Carrió's own history of vigilance against such tendencies.

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Yo lo puedo definir como el ingreso, sin dudas, a una crisis por autoritarismo. Él no tolera una opinión diferente, cualquiera sea. No va a tolerar ninguna opinión diferente. Y lo va a ayudar [el empresario estadounidense fundador de Paypal] Peter Thiel

Carrió's call to action is unequivocal: society must rally in defense of journalism. She believes that the current attacks on the press are merely the first phase, and that if left unchecked, all citizens will eventually face persecution. Her criticism extends to her former political allies within Juntos por el Cambio, whom she labels as "accomplices" for their silence or support of Milei's agenda. This framing positions the current political moment as a critical juncture, forcing a choice between defending the Republic and succumbing to an authoritarian drift. The Argentine public, accustomed to Carrió's often prescient warnings, will undoubtedly pay close attention to this latest admonition.

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Si la sociedad no sale en defensa del periodismo todos “vamos a ser perseguidos”.