Villarruel hits back at Santilli, accusing him of plotting against institutions

Vice President Victoria Villarruel launched a sharp public rebuke against Chief of Staff Diego Santilli, accusing him of aiming to damage institutional stability and conspire against the nation's republican order. Her strong words came in response to Santilli's earlier suggestion that she should step aside if she disagreed with the government's path.

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One of the exponents of the political caste we faced in 2023 and defeated, seeks to cause damage to the institutionality and conspire against the republican order of our Homeland.

Villarruel, speaking via social media, characterized Santilli as a "political caste" member whom they defeated in 2023. She urged him to be democratic and respect the popular vote, framing their political struggle as a means to break the "hegemony of these parasites." This public spat follows previous online exchanges where Villarruel had criticized President Javier Milei's perceived "imaginary persecutions" and "rampant madness."

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If there is a person who does not agree, let them step aside. Let them form their project and compete.

The internal conflict appears to be escalating, with Santilli's comments raising questions about potential further action against the Vice President within the presidential palace. However, sources indicate that the executive branch's strategy is to avoid giving her criticisms undue significance. The dispute also touches upon accusations from a ruling party legislator, Lilia Lemoine, who suggested Villarruel and another official were "accomplices" in an attempt to impeach the president, a claim Milei himself amplified on social media.

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This was a mixed formula that arose spontaneously to break the hegemony of these parasites. Be democratic and respect the popular vote.