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Javier Milei's Whirlwind Week: Dollar Promotion, Lowering Imputability Law, and More
Javier Milei, the Argentine President, stirred up the political scene with a series of moves aimed at promoting dollar usage and lowering the imputability law in Congress. Here's the latest on the front lines of Argentine politics, brought to you by Clarín.
A Week of Political Fireworks
Milei visited the Regimiento de Granaderos a Caballo Gral. San Mártin, accompanied by his sister Karina and Defense Minister Luis Petri, ahead of announcements regarding dollar usage and the potential lowering of the imputability law in Congress.
Milei Honored by the Regimiento de Granaderos a Caballo
On a Sunday ceremony at the headquarters of the Regimiento de Granaderos a Caballo Gral. San Mártin, Milei was awarded the Order of the Equestrian Military Knights of the Andes and honorarily incorporated into the body.
A far cry from the political turmoil, Argentina is set for a UNWTO president election that could potentially place the country under the spotlight. With two well-positioned candidates vying for the position, Argentina will be one of the five Latin American votes deciding between the incumbent, a Georgian leader backed by Putin, and a former Mexican liberal president's functionary supported by North American hotel leaders.
Concerns Arise in Agricultural Machinery Industry
The elimination of the Certificate of Importation of Used Goods (CIBU) has caused concern in the agricultural machinery industry. With no response from the National Government, the industry fears competition under unequal conditions due to the absence of restrictions on used equipment and machinery imports.
In an outspoken manner, Javier Milei criticized filmmaker Diego Recalde for his views on lifting exchange controls and the government's economic policy, accusing him of contributing to Argentina's decline.
Inflation and Privatization Debates
The libertarian creed, spearheaded by Milei, preaches that inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon. While the Government tackles fiscal and monetary fronts to eliminate inflation, it also focuses on unconventional areas to reach its goal.
On the opposite side of Milei's pro-privatization stance, Santa Cruz Governor Claudio Vidal created an anonymous society with state funding to intervene in twelve local economy sectors. This company, managed by a former colonel and other personnel, operates in diverse areas such as food, fishing, and even shoe assembly.
Macri Weighs in on Milei's Attacks on the Press
Former President Mauricio Macri criticized Javier Milei's recent attacks against the press, stating, "If one doesn't understand that journalism is meant to be critical, one doesn't understand the rules of the game."
Additionally, customs agents seized 50 kg of drugs in the Chaco mountain range, reflecting ongoing drug trafficking issues in the region.
La Libertad Avanza and Santa Fe's Export Tax Demands
Amidst demands to eliminate agricultural export taxes, Governor Maximiliano Pullaro of Santa Fe asserted that the export tax scheme is an obstacle to growth and the competitiveness of the productive system.
Meanwhile, Undersecretary of Press Javier Lanari celebrated an increase in tourism during a recent long weekend, while Aeronautical union leader Rubén Fernández rejected the deregulation of airport ramps and criticized the Government for its chaotic management of various initiatives.
Lastly, scattered denouncements involving the leadership of La Libertad Avanza and suspicions of party funding requests to political officials within PAMI have surfaced.
Stay tuned for more updates on Argentina's latest political developments.
Javier Milei's political actions, such as advocating for dollar usage, lowering the imputability law, and criticizing filmmakers, have been shaping the policy-and-legislation landscape in Argentina. These developments are part of the ongoing discussions in Argentina's general news, making Milei's Peronism a significant factor in the country's politics.
The libertarian policy advocated by Milei, which emphasizes the monetary origin of inflation, contrasts with the Government's approach that involves fiscal, monetary, and unconventional measures to address inflation. This difference in economic policies has become a major point of contention in Argentine politics.
