Deputy José Luis Espert justified his presence in Bahía Blanca, where he appeared with ministers Patricia Bullrich and Luis Petri, to provide assistance and resources in response to a severe storm that affected the city. In a photo with the officials and the local mayor Federico Susbielles, Espert declared that it is imperative to deploy resources for the recovery of the area.
After the publication of the statement, the head of the Civic Coalition bench in the Chamber of Deputies, Juan Manuel López, expressed his disapproval of the political use that Espert was making of the situation in Bahía Blanca. "It is very wrong for Deputy Espert to use this for his campaign," López commented, reaffirming his willingness to collaborate in the reconstruction task.
Espert has been mentioned as a possible candidate to head the list of deputies for the province of Buenos Aires with the party La Libertad Avanza in the upcoming legislative elections. This circumstance has generated significant criticism from the opposition, especially after the politician expressed dissatisfaction with the provincial administration on his social media.
Deputy Espert defended his visit to Bahía Blanca by arguing that he is from Buenos Aires and works hard to contribute to the province's progress. In response to the criticisms received, he stated that he is willing to face the consequences of his actions in front of those who have plunged the country into a precarious situation. Moreover, he emphasized that his intention was to understand the needs of the Province firsthand.
In light of the situation, legislator Maximiliano Ferraro reacted to Espert's publication expressing his disapproval with a forceful comment. It was also mentioned that Elisa "Lilita" Carrió and other officials also questioned the actions of ministers Patricia Bullrich and Luis Petri for facilitating Espert's participation in the assistance to Bahía Blanca.
