The governor of La Rioja, Ricardo Quintela, has reported that the Nation owes a considerable debt to the province, reaching almost 700 million dollars. In his criticism, he pointed harshly at officials and legislators whom he accused of spreading false information. In a press conference, the governor stated: “La Rioja is owed almost 700 million dollars and yet, some shameless individuals from there, being from La Rioja, come to tell lies. It is important that the people of La Rioja know and that those who voted for them demand answers. The one that currently governs the country is a structure of criminals and fraudsters, led by the president.”
Quintela also mentioned, without naming directly, local leaders, such as the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Martín Menem, whom he called out for not defending the interests of the province. “They have voted to be better and not to be worse,” he claimed. Furthermore, the governor questioned the government of Javier Milei, labeling it as a “structure of criminals and fraudsters.”
In his statements, the governor denounced the lack of concrete actions from local officials for not advocating for the interests of La Rioja against the million-dollar debt held by the central government. He emphasized the need for transparency and responsibility from public officials, asserting that the truth must come to light and that the people deserve to know the real situation of the province.
Quintela's words resonate harshly as he points to those involved in the political and economic management of La Rioja, urging their representatives to be held accountable and to act in the interest of the citizens. Quintela's accusation goes beyond the mere lack of payment of the debt, encompassing issues of integrity and ethics in public service.
