Head of Government of Buenos Aires Jorge Macri toured a recovered building and stated that the city will reinforce its policy against the illegal occupation of properties. "If you want to occupy, go to the Conurbano; here it's not allowed," Macri emphasized in a video released this Thursday during a tour of a building of the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) that had been recovered after being squatted. At the site, the head of government showed posters, flags, and political propaganda material—linked to sectors of Kirchnerism—that were found after the eviction. Policy of "zero tolerance" for occupations With this phrase, Macri sought to mark a direct contrast between the management of the City of Buenos Aires and that of the Province of Buenos Aires, governed by Axel Kicillof, whom he has repeatedly criticized for what he considers a "complacent stance" towards land occupations. The head of government insisted that "in the city, the law is enforced" and that it will not allow private or state properties to remain under the domain of intruders under any social justification. According to official figures, the CONICET property represents the 555th building recovered by the City Government so far in its administration, adding to other high-impact operations such as the one at the Parque Avellaneda site managed by MTE cooperatives.
