"It is a government friendly to the alien": Kicillof opened the ordinary sessions in the Province and demanded funds for the provinces
Axel Kicillof, the governor of Buenos Aires Province, opened the legislative sessions while criticizing the national government for withholding funds owed to the provinces.
Axel Kicillof, the governor of Buenos Aires Province, inaugurated the ordinary sessions of the provincial legislature, highlighting the financial challenges faced by his administration due to the national government's policies. His remarks followed a similar session led by Javier Milei in the National Congress, indicating a significant moment in Argentine politics.
In his address, Kicillof accused the national administration under Javier Milei of presenting a deceptive fiscal surplus, claiming it is a government that "deserts" its responsibilities towards the provinces. He argued that the withholding of funds has placed significant financial strain on Buenos Aires, with a reported 15 trillion pesos being diverted from vital services such as pensions, education, and public works, which he described as essential to the well-being of the province's residents.
Kicillof's speech underscores the ongoing tensions between provincial and national governments in Argentina, emphasizing the political struggle over budget allocations. By calling attention to these issues in a formal legislative setting, Kicillof aims to mobilize support for renewed funding claims, framing the situation as a matter of financial justice for the citizens of Buenos Aires Province, who are facing economic hardships due to these financial cuts.