The Argentine government is experiencing a series of contradictions and asymmetries in its vision of society and the financial market, which creates uncertainty among the population. On one hand, there is optimism in the financial markets regarding economic management, but on the other hand, the electorate is beginning to perceive a certain discontent.
President Javier Milei has generated controversy by delegating the creation of a new revenue agency called ARCA to Santiago Caputo, which has been propelled by drastic measures such as layoffs and salary cuts. These actions, although applauded by some of the public, have raised concerns about possible market authoritarianism.
The creation of ARCA, which replaces AFIP, has sparked debate in society, especially regarding economic policy and official communication. There are questions about whether these actions align with a government that self-defines as liberal but shows certain authoritarian reflexes. The situation is further complicated by the decision to apply VAT to newspapers and news portals.
At the same time, changes are observed in the energy sector, involving figures linked to past businesses and potential debt forgiveness for electricity distribution companies. All of this occurs against a backdrop of uncertainty regarding the country's exchange rate and monetary policy. The economic and political challenges are intense, generating perplexity among the population and in key sectors such as the Bar Association.
The government's relationship with the press and the media market, communication policy, economic uncertainty, and decisions in various strategic sectors pose a series of challenges and doubts in Argentine society. The changes and movements within the government generate mixed opinions and debates about the country's direction in a scenario of economic and political crisis.
