Argentina
Macri Returned to the Spotlight in Jujuy with Partial Support and Criticism of Milei's Government
The former president questioned the composition of the fiscal surplus and called for more infrastructure, credit and management teams. His reappearance came amid negotiations between Pro and La Libertad Avanza, which remain without an electoral agreement.
Mauricio Macri reappeared in Jujuy at a Pro event and combined support for Javier Milei’s economic course with criticism of the national administration. During his remarks, he said the fiscal surplus is of “low quality” and argued that key issues still remain unresolved.
According to BAE Negocios and Perfil, the former president acknowledged the macroeconomic balance achieved by the Government and praised the speed with which it reached a surplus. But he warned that result loses strength if the budget does not include maintenance of existing infrastructure or new public works.
Macri also called for inflation to fall to single digits annually, greater access to credit and a reduction in country risk. In addition, he stressed the need to improve management teams and said he had already raised the issue several times with Milei, without a response.
The event was part of the federal tour “Próximo Paso” and took place at the Hotel Altos de la Viña in San Salvador de Jujuy. Before the event, Macri and Fernando de Andreis held a meeting with Governor Carlos Sadir. BAE Negocios indicated, citing sources close to the provincial governor mentioned by LA NACION, that in that meeting they discussed the national situation, the electoral issue and the Government.
The former president’s reappearance took place amid political tension between Pro and La Libertad Avanza. According to both media outlets, Cristian Ritondo and Fernando de Andreis had said the previous day that the parties remain far from an electoral understanding. In that context, De Andreis said in Jujuy that Milei is carrying out the collapse of populism, although he differentiated Pro by saying that his space feels more comfortable with building.
There were also definitions about the party’s future. Martín Goerling, head of Pro’s bloc in the Senate, said the force will be a protagonist in 2027, either leading a coalition or joining one. Closing his speech, Macri defended Pro’s role and said the goal is to make Argentina great and include everyone.
BAE Negocios added that Hernán Lacunza did not take part in the event and that his absence was attributed by his circle to scheduling issues. According to that outlet, his possible candidacy within Pro opened differences between those seeking a party option of their own and those prioritizing an agreement with La Libertad Avanza.
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About this note. Written by El Notero with assistance from artificial intelligence, based on what was published by the cited outlet. El Notero did not do its own reporting on this event.
