The president of the Nation issued a threat of intervention to the province and attempted to remove the governor through social media, which Axel Kicillof lamented. During his opening address of ordinary sessions, Kicillof criticized Milei for what he considers a political scam by using the power granted by the people to attack democracy. The governor emphasized that the security of the province will not be subordinate to the whims of the president and expressed his commitment to prevent the draining of the state in Buenos Aires.
In response to Milei's accusations, Kicillof pointed out that the president's approach seems unrealistic and accused him of behaving with impunity, cynicism, and irresponsibility. He stressed that threats of federal intervention are not a personal attack against him but affect the province, democracy, and federalism in general. He also emphasized that governors are not employees of the president but representatives of the people, responsible for defending their rights and interests.
The governor labeled Milei's actions as part of a systematic strategy to attack federalism and provincial governors. Amidst the controversy, he reiterated that the province of Buenos Aires will not submit to threats or extortion and committed to continuing to work with all provinces regardless of their leaders' political affiliation. Kicillof emphasized that the province's commitment is to federalism, democracy, and the Constitution, and promised to continue working for the rights and production of the region.
Furthermore, Kicillof questioned the government's stance regarding agreeing to new debt with the International Monetary Fund, denouncing such an agreement as a pyramid scheme that harms the Argentine people. He also rejected claims that security is not a priority for the provincial government and announced measures to reinforce security, including a strong investment in equipment for police forces. In this context, he committed to effectively combating organized crime and adopting strategies to prevent youth crime, all within the framework of a commitment to social justice and the defense of citizens' rights.
In conclusion, Kicillof ended his message reaffirming his commitment to working together with all provinces, his defense of federalism and democracy, and his struggle to provide more rights and opportunities to the people of Buenos Aires.
