The Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs awarded a contract for over 114 million pesos to an association led by the wife of Minister Federico Sturzenegger, causing a significant impact on social media X. Users expressed criticism, suspicion of a conflict of interest, and comparisons to practices the government itself claims to fight. In responses to the post by Noticias Argentinas agency, many users questioned the government's message against the so-called 'caste'. 'Contract without a public tender,' wrote one user. These comments repeatedly questioned the use of public resources and the criteria applied in the awarding process. Another theme in the X social media discussion was the rationale behind the hiring, with users doubting the need to train employees of the Foreign Service in English. 'Shouldn't they already have high levels of English to enter?' asked one account, while others recalled the entry requirements for the National Institute of the Foreign Service (ISEN). The exchange garnered hundreds of replies, views, and reposts on the Noticias Argentinas account. 'It's all kept in the family,' wrote one user, while another comment stated, 'the cuts seem to be only for everyone else.' Several responses were also sarcastic. 'The invisible hand of the market operates in amazing ways,' a user expressed, and another claimed that 'it seems the adjustment doesn't affect everyone equally'.
