2025 Argentine Elections Live: Jorge Macri Responds to Larreta over "Shovel" Jibe, Reignites PRO's Internal Rift
After Horacio Rodríguez Larreta told Jorge Macri to "grab the shovel," the current head of Buenos Aires disputed his predecessor's words, reigniting a longstanding rift within the PRO in the City of Buenos Aires. Keep updated on this political drama, as well as the 2025 elections in Argentina, with Clarín's minute-by-minute coverage.
Jorge Macri: "Larreta's decisions didn't target street vendors or fight pickets"
Jorge Macri, the current mayor of Buenos Aires, stated that Larreta did not remove street vendors nor take action against pickets in the city. In a recent televised interview, he underlined, "Larreta stopped the construction of the Marcos Paz prison; Larreta's decision was not to remove street vendors, not to fight for pickets, or prevent encampments."
Macri further commented that the city is not dirtier than it was when Rodríguez Larreta left. "Larreta had 24 prison escapes in the last year, and I had 23 in the first year, so it's a problem that already existed. Larreta wants the PRO to do poorly in the city," he added.
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These statements came amid heated conflicts within the campaign for the upcoming May 18 legislative elections. During the televised debate of the candidates for Buenos Aires legislators, Larreta had mildly taunted Jorge Macri, stating, "he has to grab the shovel." This remark rekindled the internal conflict within the PRO in Buenos Aires.
Silvia Lospennato denounces intimidating messages against journalists
Deputy and PRO candidate Silvia Lospennato spoke out against escalating aggression towards journalists on social media at a recent event. She emphasized, "Hatred breeds violence. Those of us who do not want a violent society, who love Freedom and the Republic, must raise our voices to prevent normalizing aggression." She warned against allowing such behavior to become accepted, as it may lead to regrettable consequences in the future.
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Her remarks came on the eve of Freedom of Expression Day, as libertarian Twitter user Gordo Dan suggested the arrest of various journalists who challenged Javier Milei's policies. Lospennato demanded an end to such aggressive behavior and urged people not to accept incivility as the norm. "Without freedom of expression, there is no democracy," she concluded.
Chaco political dynamics
In the Chaco region, political strategies and positioning for the May 11 elections are in full swing. The phrase "barrial phenomenon" has gained popularity, with Javier Milei often using it ironically to illustrate his political expansion amid Kirchnerist criticism. In contrast, in Chaco, the phrase has become a show of support for Jorge "Coqui" Capitanich, a prominent Peronist candidate for Deputy.
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These conflicts heighten as Argentine voters prepare to elect several senators and provincial deputies across the country in the May elections. Stay informed on all the latest updates with our news coverage.
- Jorge Macri's statements in a recent interview rebuffed Larreta's accusations about his actions regarding street vendors and pickets, stating that Larreta's decisions did not target these groups.
- Silvia Lospennato, a candidate for Buenos Aires legislators, denounced escalating aggression towards journalists on social media and urged people to prevent the normalization of such behavior.
- In the Chaco region, political dynamics are intensifying ahead of the May 11 elections, with the phrase "barrial phenomenon" gaining popularity to support Peronist candidate Jorge "Coqui" Capitanich.
- The internal conflict within the PRO in Buenos Aires rekindled following Larreta's "grab the shovel" remark during a televised debate, as the two continue to clash in the lead-up to the May 18 legislative elections.
Stay updated on all these political developments with Clarín's minute-by-minute coverage.
