Government Accused of 'Stealing with Both Hands' Before Leaving Office

Opposition Senator Rafael Filizzola claims the current government is in a state of "absolute disarray" and is focused on "stealing with both hands" before its term ends in 2028. His remarks highlight deep concerns over the handling of public funds, particularly the Instituto de Previsión Social (IPS) exceeding legal deposit limits at Ueno Bank.

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The sensation that the Cartista government of Santiago Peña gives at this point is one of 'absolute disarray' and they seek to 'steal with both hands' before leaving power.

Filizzola emphasized the gravity of the IPS exceeding its legal deposit caps in Ueno Bank, a financial institution with ties to President Santiago Peña. He expressed alarm that the situation is being treated as if nothing significant has occurred. The senator pointed to a broader pattern of perceived impunity, citing other major cases including alleged "whitewashing" in the Metrobús scandal and potential closings of investigations into the "Chinese desks" and Peña's personal wealth.

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It's a situation of absolute disarray where it seems the world will end in two or three days and one must steal with both hands and do everything possible.

"It's a situation of absolute disarray where it seems the world will end in two or three days and one must steal with both hands and do everything possible," Filizzola stated. He further elaborated that the government appears driven by a desire to conduct as many business deals as possible before 2028, regardless of the potential consequences for the country, such as impacts on national energy resources and binational entities like Itaipú and Yacyretá.

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The government ends in 2028 and one must do the maximum possible business, and it doesn't matter if the country is left without energy.

What concerns Filizzola most is the widespread silence surrounding the IPS and Ueno Bank case, despite its seriousness. He noted that the IPS itself has admitted to violating the law, even after adjusting regulations to accommodate Ueno Bank. The senator criticized the lack of action from parliament and other institutions, such as the Comptroller General's Office, in addressing these alleged corrupt practices.

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What surprises me is the silence surrounding this. Really. it is extremely serious. (...) There are those who are pointing out this concern, but parliament does nothing, other institutions neither, like the Comptroller's Office.