Opposition leaders questioned President Alberto Fernández on Tuesday about his statement on the “inflation war.” He announced that it would begin next Friday, when the government expects Congress to finish approving an agreement with the IMF. In Juntos for Change, since the president expected that the inflation index, in which INDEC reported 4.7% during the month of February, will be released. Pointed out about the tribes that have been fighting since the beginning of management.
At an event held in Malvinas Argentinas, the town of Buenos Aires, Fernández said: “I hope we can end the debt problem this week, and I promise that the war against inflation in Argentina will begin on Friday. We will finish the speculators and put things in order.” There he was accompanied by Governor Axel Kislov, among other leaders of the All-Front.
The deputy head of the country, Juntos Change Maria Eugenia Vidal, ironed the president's announcement by expressing doubts about the specific time when the “war” will begin. In addition, he accused the administration of “sleeping for two years” and added: “Our salaries are getting less and less, and don't lie to us. Wages do not outweigh inflation.”
“Why should we believe that inflation can be lowered? In a similar vein, there are dozens of countries around the world that have eradicated inflation with macroeconomic stabilization programs and expectations based on trust and sustainability.” The former Governor of Buenos Aires added.
Diego Santilli also joined PRO. “Let's clarify the month and year in which we will start fighting inflation on Friday, President. We can see that until now it did not seem to be a priority.”
“Prices rose 4.7% in February and 52.3% in 12 months. Although the government says 'inflation is a complex problem', Bolivia was 0.7%, Peru 6%, Uruguay and Paraguay were 9%. Recipes from Venezuela were getting more and more lean pockets.” “, said Patricia Bullrich, president of space.
In the case of the Civil Union, Party President Maximiliano Ferraro said, “It is not about starting a war, but about making serious and predictable plans in the short, medium and long term to address the inflation problem that harms the poorest and the fiscal deficit that prevents us from growing; a plan that does not punish those who want to invest.”
“At this time when the whole world is experiencing the consequences of the bloody and brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the President's phrase is unfortunate and untimely: it is not about triggering a war, but about making serious and predictable plans in the short, medium and long term to solve the problem of inflation that hurts the poorest and the fiscal deficit that prevents us from growing. It is a plan to stop punishing those who want to invest, maintain, and create employment.” He added.
“Next Friday? Two years ago, the government would have dealt with major issues facing our economy. Since taking office, inflation has occurred more than 100%. Stop making commitments and work seriously on our country's problems.” Florencio Randazzo added.
In liberalism, they also chose irony. Ricardo Lopez Murphy asked on social media: “What time is Alberto Fernández on Friday? We understood that he has been in control since 2019.Unusual”. In this regard, Javier Milei told the President, “This is not a new attempt to violate property rights and limit individual freedoms through coercion; if it fails, it will fail.”
José Luis Espert added, “It would be nice if the FDT block of agents promoted the draft abolition of the supply law that was just presented with Carolina Píparo and that BCRA would stop issuing the Treasury Department and building trust (more demand for money).”
They agree on a tariff of about 50%; 3. They promise to accelerate the devaluation that affects the price; 4. A tax on the revaluation of real estate,” said the Buenos Aires legislator of the Left Gabriel Solano, joked: “Do you have a vacation on Wednesdays and Thursdays?” .
Finally, the vice-president of the deputy change block in the province, Alex Campbell, warned: “In order to find a solution, it was necessary to reach 4.7% inflation. Stop playing with the country and the problems of Argentina, which had suffered the consequences of a completely incompetent government two years ago.”
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