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Pro party ally: Government relies on our support in Congress

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Fernando De Andreis, a Pro party deputy and ally of former President Mauricio Macri, stated that the current government would struggle without Pro's support in Congress.
  • De Andreis defended Macri against President Javier Milei's criticism regarding the 2019 peso debt, urging calm and unity within the ruling coalition.
  • He also praised the departure of former chief of staff Manuel Adorni, calling it positive for government operations, and welcomed Diego Santilli's appointment.

Fernando De Andreis, a key figure in Mauricio Macri's Pro party, asserted that the current administration heavily relies on his party's backing in the Chamber of Deputies. "This government would hardly be standing if it weren't for the support of Pro in the Chamber of Deputies, in the Senate," De Andreis told Radio Mitre, emphasizing Pro's crucial role in passing legislation.

The government would hardly be standing if it weren't for the support of Pro in the Chamber of Deputies, in the Senate.

— Fernando De AndreisDe Andreis emphasized the Pro party's crucial role in supporting the current government in Congress.

Responding to President Javier Milei's sharp criticism of Macri's handling of the 2019 peso debt, De Andreis urged for a calmer approach. "I believe this is a time to be calm. Of course, I do not agree in the slightest, and besides, it is not true, beyond some mistakes we may have made," he said, advocating for unity among those supporting the government's agenda.

I believe this is a time to be calm. Of course, I do not agree in the slightest, and besides, it is not true, beyond some mistakes we may have made.

— Fernando De AndreisDe Andreis responded to President Milei's criticism of former President Macri's debt management.

De Andreis also welcomed the recent departure of former chief of staff Manuel Adorni, describing it as "great news." He had previously suggested Adorni should leave and even considered a no-confidence vote. "It was all very tense, very blocked. Three months discussing minor issues. About Adorni's lies and personal matters that have nothing to do with the real problems of Argentines, and that was very damaging for everyone," he stated.

It was all very tense, all blocked. Three months discussing minor issues. About Adorni's lies and personal matters that have nothing to do with the real problems of Argentines, and that was very damaging for everyone.

— Fernando De AndreisDe Andreis commented on the departure of former chief of staff Manuel Adorni.

He further commented on the appointment of Diego Santilli, another Pro member, as the new chief of staff. "One more from Pro. We celebrate it. Diego spoke with Mauricio on Sunday. He is a historic member of ours. We believe he will bring a good dose of tranquility, predictability, and order," De Andreis said.

One more from Pro. We celebrate it. Diego spoke with Mauricio on Sunday. He is a historic member of ours. We believe he will bring a good dose of tranquility, predictability, and order.

— Fernando De AndreisDe Andreis welcomed the appointment of Diego Santilli as new chief of staff.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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