President Javier Milei harshly responded to the letter published this morning by Cristina Kirchner in which she criticized the current libertarian administration, specifically in economic matters. “I know that you don’t understand much about economics, demonstrated by the fact that you surrounded yourself with anumerical illiterates who destroyed the country with their economic shamanism,” Milei responded to the Peronist leader.
Today, the former vice president had spoken in her letter about the shortage of dollars, and questioned what she considered failures and contradictions of the current government. “If you want to learn a little, turn on the TV today at 7 pm and I will be giving you a private class ad honorem,” Milei told Cristina. The message directed directly to the opposition leader was finished with another post in which she wrote “back to the classroom.”
.@CFKArgentina I know that you don’t understand much about economics, as demonstrated by the fact that you surrounded yourself with anumerical illiterates who destroyed the country with their economic shamanism, but if you want to learn a little, turn on the TV today at 7pm and I’ll be giving you a class…
— Javier Milei (@JMilei) September 6, 2024
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Today, Milei will speak in Mendoza in the afternoon, at the traditional annual meeting of the Argentine Institute of Finance Executives (IAEF). Other members of the government will also participate, such as the president of the Central Bank, Santiago Bausili, and his counterpart from Peru, Jorge Velarde; the ministers Patricia Bullrich (Security) and Federico Sturzenegger (Deregulation); the Secretary of Finance, Pablo Quirno; and the governors Alfredo Cornejo (Mendoza) and Rolo Figueroa (Neuquén).
This morning, Cristina Kirchner published a long 8-page letter entitled “It’s the bimonetary economy, stupid.” The text began with the words of John Adams, former president of the United States: “There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is the sword, the other is debt.” There, Cristina criticized the lack of dollars as the main problem affecting the country’s economy and noted: “Once again and as always, reality prevails over extravagant theories, incendiary speeches and marketing phrases.”
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The War of Words: Javier Milei and Cristina Kirchner Clash Over Economic Issues
In a highly publicized exchange, Argentine President Javier Milei and former Vice President Cristina Kirchner have engaged in a heated debate over economic matters. The confrontation began when Kirchner published an 8-page letter criticizing the current libertarian administration, specifically in regards to the economy. Milei responded with a scathing tweet, accusing Kirchner of surrounding herself with “anumerical illiterates who destroyed the country with their economic shamanism” [[2]].
In her letter, Kirchner addressed the shortage of dollars and questioned the failures and contradictions of the current government. Milei fired back, offering to give Kirchner a “private class” on economics, suggesting she tune in to his speech at 7 pm that evening. The exchange was capped off with Milei’s tweet, “back to the classroom” [[1]].
This war of words is not an isolated incident. According to an article in La Nación, there is an “unwritten pact” between Milei and Kirchner, which has led to a radicalization of the government’s discourse and a defensive stance in Congress [[2]]. The article suggests that this clash is a result of the government’s attempts to push through its economic reforms, which have been met with strong opposition from the Peronist camp.
The tension between the two leaders has been building for some time. An article in Página 12 highlights the “shamanic economic” approach of Kirchner’s government, which Milei has repeatedly criticized [[1]]. Meanwhile, Clarín has reported on the mysterious 20 secret accounts of Santiago Caputo, Milei’s economic advisor, which has drawn ire from Kirchner [[3]].
Today, Milei is set to speak at the traditional annual meeting of the Argentine Institute of Finance Executives (IAEF) in Mendoza, where he will likely address the economic issues that have sparked this controversy. Other government officials, including the president of the Central Bank, Santiago Bausili, and ministers Patricia Bullrich and Federico Sturzenegger, will also participate in the event.
As the economic debate rages on, it remains to be seen how this war of words will impact the country’s economic future. One thing is certain, however: the conflict between Milei and Kirchner will continue to be a central theme in Argentine politics for the foreseeable future.
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What are the main points of contention between Javier Milei and Cristina Kirchner regarding Argentina‘s economic situation?
The War of Words: Javier Milei and Cristina Kirchner Clash Over Economic Issues
In a highly publicized exchange, Argentine President Javier Milei and former Vice President Cristina Kirchner have engaged in a heated debate over economic matters. The confrontation began when Kirchner published an 8-page letter criticizing the current libertarian administration, specifically in regards to the economy. Milei responded with a scathing tweet, accusing Kirchner of surrounding herself with “anumerical illiterates who destroyed the country with their economic shamanism” [[2]].
In her letter, Kirchner addressed the shortage of dollars and questioned the failures and contradictions of the current government. Milei fired back, offering to give Kirchner a “private class” on economics, suggesting she tune in to his speech at 7 pm that evening. The exchange was capped off with Milei’s tweet, “back to the classroom” [[1]].
This war of words is not an isolated incident. According to an article in La Nación, there is an “unwritten pact” between Milei and Kirchner, which has led to a radicalization of the government’s discourse and a defensive stance in Congress [[2]]. The article suggests that this clash is a result of the government’s attempts to push through its economic reforms, which have been met with strong opposition from the Peronist camp.
The tension between the two leaders has been building for some time. An article in Página 12 highlights the “shamanic economic” approach of Kirchner’s government, which Milei has repeatedly criticized [[1]]. Meanwhile, Clarín has reported on the mysterious 20 secret accounts of Santiago Caputo, Milei’s economic advisor, which has drawn ire from Kirchner [[3]].
Today, Milei is set to speak at the traditional annual meeting of the Argentine Institute of Finance Executives (IAEF) in Mendoza, where he will likely address the economic
