After stones, Milei hardens speech to control scandal

The elections are seen as crucial to the Milei government. The party does not have a majority in Congress and faces resistance to approve its liberal agendas.

During a motorcade, Milei was asked about an audio scandal. He denied the accusations related to the former head of the National Agency of People with Disabilities, calling them liars and promising to bring the case to the court.

Casa Rosada argues that the corruption scandal was manufactured by the opposition. Spokesman Manuel Adorni stated that internal measures were taken and that the audios emerged strategically before the elections.

Political use of the incident

Milei turned the consign “Kirchnerism never again” into a campaign scream. The sentence is an adaptation of the traditional “dictatorship never again”. Accused of glorifying Argentine dictatorship criminals, Milei now attacks opponents using the old cry against the regime.

Political analysts believe that Milei can use the attack as political capital. “In an extremely polarized Argentina, this is Milei’s great resource. If he can gather this whole polarized sector, which has great actors in favor of this narrative, such as some entrepreneurs, digital media, etc., he will strengthen himself in his anti-kirchnerism speech, much more than an anti-political discussion, as Milei said before being president, when he would end the caste” Argentine, Ivan Schuliaquer, professor at the National University of San Martín.