Live Update: Javier Milei's Policies Spark Controversy; Mayra Mendoza's Reaction Following Karina's Taped Conversations
In a whirlwind of political drama, Argentina is currently grappling with a series of events that have shaken the nation.
The latest scandal to rock the government involves Secretary General of the Presidency, Karina Milei, who has been implicated in a bribery scandal surrounding disability care. The secretly recorded audio tapes, first published on August 19 by the former director of the Disability Agency, Diego Spagnuolo, without her knowledge, have sparked widespread outrage.
Axel Kicillof, the Buenos Aires governor, has been vocal in his criticism, labelling Milei as "an electoral fraud" and a "clown." Other political figures, including Hernán Reyes, a candidate for national deputy of the Civic Coalition, and Mayra Mendoza, the mayor of Quilmes and a La Cámpora referent, have also crossed swords with Milei, criticising the government's reaction to the scandal.
However, not all is doom and gloom for Milei. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the president of the FIA, has extended good signals for the return of international automobile competitions in Argentina and awarded the Argentine Automobile Club for its innovation. He also conveyed full support to continue strengthening Argentine and regional automobile racing.
The political landscape is further complicated by the upcoming governorship election in Corrientes this Sunday. A poker of candidates will vie for the position, adding another layer of intrigue to the political scene.
Meanwhile, a recent survey has warned that 61.9% rate the Executive's responses as "not convincing" in relation to the scandal. Cristian Ritondo, the head of the PRO block in the Chamber of Deputies, has accused Kirchnerism of trying to make Milei's government "unsteady."
The investigation into the bribery scheme is ongoing, with federal justice searching the ANDIS and the Swiss Argentine pharmacy for emails relevant to the case. Diego Santilli has demanded the investigation and imprisonment of those involved, considering the Karina Milei audios to be of "monumental gravity."
In a surprising twist, Kicillof has claimed that Milei isn't what he seems and is an employee, not the owner of the government. He has also stated that the current government is full of Menem and is an impossible caste. Eduardo Menem, son of former president Carlos Menem, has expressed concern over his surname being "manhandled more than ever" amidst the scandal.
Amidst the chaos, Gerardo Puig will keep you updated on all the latest news about the government's measures by Javier Milei. Meanwhile, Mohammed Ben Sulayem's support for the Argentine Automobile Club and his positive signals for the return of international automobile competitions offer a glimmer of hope for some stability in the stormy political waters.
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