New spokesperson confirms six Argentines died in Venezuela; discusses economy

Adrián Ravier, the new government spokesperson, commenced his first press conference by acknowledging the departure of his predecessor, Manuel Adorni. Ravier stated that Adorni resigned for personal reasons and that his decision was final, assuring that it would not impact the government's operations. "He made the decision to leave irrevocably as a private citizen, so it no longer affects the government's march. Adorni resigned for personal reasons; the judicial path will advance on that plane," Ravier explained.

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He made the decision to leave irrevocably as a private citizen, so it no longer affects the government's march. Adorni resigned for personal reasons; the judicial path will advance on that plane.

Ravier also provided an update on the humanitarian mission in Venezuela, confirming the tragic discovery of six Argentines among the earthquake debris. He detailed the extensive aid Argentina has sent since Friday, including three aircraft, specialized equipment, medicines, water purification systems, and structural collapse experts. An additional shipment, including a Hercules aircraft, water tanks, a generator, tents, and communications equipment, was scheduled to depart.

"The special humanitarian mission deployed in Venezuela is carrying out assistance tasks for Argentines and their families. We regret to report that six Argentines have died, there are eight rescue requests to find citizens, and one person has been hospitalized. The Chancellery has received 265 requests to resolve situations in the country," Ravier detailed.

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The special humanitarian mission deployed in Venezuela is carrying out assistance tasks for Argentines and their families. We regret to report that six Argentines have died, there are eight rescue requests to find citizens, and one person has been hospitalized. The Chancellery has received 265 requests to resolve situations in the country.

Turning to the economy, Ravier described Argentina as being at a "double inflection point" in its economic program, both historically and in terms of stabilization. He emphasized President Javier Milei's goal to restore Argentina's global standing and establish macroeconomic order after decades of stagnation. "Argentina has had half a century of stagnant economy, and Milei's idea is to regain prominence, return to the world, and order the macro," he stated, expressing hope for three consecutive years of economic expansion.

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Argentina has had half a century of stagnant economy, and Milei's idea is to regain prominence, return to the world, and order the macro.