During the government of Alberto Fernández and Cristina Kirchner, transfers were mentioned, but drug trafficking and crimes grew exponentially. Amid tensions, President Javier Milei asked for the resignation of Governor Axel Kicillof to allow for a federal intervention in Buenos Aires. The statement shared on the party's social networks emphasized the need to avoid politicizing the pain of families affected by insecurity for electoral purposes.
The statement also called for effective collaboration from the Nation with the province and the return of more than 700 billion pesos cut from security. In an act of institutional gravity, Kicillof was urged to resign to intervene in the province, and it was insisted to set aside such practices and redouble efforts to ensure the safety of the people of Buenos Aires.
The declaration came after the murder of Kim Gómez, a seven-year-old girl, during a robbery in La Plata, reigniting the debate over insecurity in the Buenos Aires conurbation and increasing tensions between the national and provincial governments. It was also questioned how far the president would continue to attack the Buenos Aires residents who democratically chose their representatives.
In a conciliatory tone, a call was made for reflection to Javier Milei, reminding him of his promotion of "fiscal rebellion" which affected the finances of the province. In a gesture of unity from kirchnerismo, Cristina Kirchner's son expressed his support for Governor Kicillof, criticizing the elimination of non-automatic transfers and accusing President Milei of politicizing insecurity for electoral purposes.
