The international political week was marked by Donald Trump's assumption of office as the 47th President of the United States. The world began to tremble at the avalanche of 81 executive orders he signed immediately. The wild attacks against the free press and any opposition, the refusal to discuss the National Budget and the insistence on trying to appoint Ariel Lijo to the Supreme Court, are behaviors inconsistent with republicanism.
The immense power of Santiago Caputo, part of the 'iron triangle', spans various state bodies and now aims to influence the Supreme Court through Lijo and Ricardo Lorenzetti. This could exert authoritarian control over society. The government's macroeconomic success has generated recognition, but concerns about the Republic's institutions persist.
The President claimed he was not mistaken in his geopolitical decisions, raising concerns among many. Although for a large majority of citizens, authoritarian threats go unnoticed, preferring to focus on their family economy and everyday security. Democratic disillusionment and the lack of solutions to individual problems make some willing to give up republican principles in search of personal improvements.
Trump fulfilled his electoral promises, such as withdrawing from the WHO and implementing restrictive immigration and trade measures. The presence of political leaders like Javier Milei in international meetings has reflected similar stances. Popular disillusionment explains the gravity of authoritarian leaders in various societies.
In Argentina, governmental attitudes contrary to the Constitution and republican institutions, like the power exercised by Caputo, persist. Although society supports the President, it is essential to keep alarms active. Despite the trust in the current administration, it is necessary to remember the limits of power and human imperfection.
The recent anniversary of the terrorist attack on La Tablada during Raúl Alfonsín's government, where murderous subversives are free while General Juan Carlos Arrillaga, who led the recovery of barracks, remains imprisoned at 92 years old, highlights the injustice in the judicial system. Political and social discrepancies and challenges continue in the Argentine landscape.
