Senator Eduardo De Pedro of the Union for the Homeland voiced his criticism of President Milei’s 2026 budget project during a session in the Upper House. The discussion focused on planned cuts to education and public works. De Pedro said the budget does not provide a clear direction for the country. His critique also touched on Article 30, which regulates the public debt. The senator expressed concern over the lack of a long‑term vision.
The senator recalled that Milei came to power promising to “punish the privileges” of the ruling class, and, according to De Pedro, has launched a budget that “punishes the right to education, access to health, and housing.” De Pedro said Article 30 causes “embarrassment” and that spending on education has fallen by 45 real points since Milei took office. He also criticized the slowdown in public works, calling it a blow to federalism. De Pedro added that the budget appears to have been written by a team of financial consultants without a clear national plan.
“It makes me feel a foreign shame about Article 30,” De Pedro said. “The budget does not set a direction for us.” The senator added: “We are facing an economic model that has failed.” “The new borrowing from the IMF and the U.S. Treasury shows that failure.” He also said: “We should protect the national industry.”
De Pedro concluded that the current budget should go in a different direction, focusing on protecting industry and social equity. He stressed the need to invest resources so that provinces have dignified structural conditions. The senator’s critique highlights the urgency of a development plan that prioritizes education and social well‑being. Debate in the Upper House will continue in upcoming sessions.
