Argentina's Milei told to 'grow up' by VP in spat over pensions
Summary
President Javier Milei of Argentina and his vice-president, Victoria Villarruel, are disagreeing publicly about increasing pensions. Milei is against the pension increase passed by Congress, blaming Villarruel for allowing a vote. Milei plans to block the pension hike, saying it could harm the country's budget.Key Facts
- President Javier Milei and Vice-President Victoria Villarruel are in a public dispute over plans to increase pensions in Argentina.
- Milei opposed the pension hike, stating it could affect Argentina's fiscal surplus, which is the difference when the government earns more than it spends.
- Villarruel, as the president of the Senate, allowed the debate and vote on the pension increase to proceed.
- The Senate passed the motion with 52 votes in favor and four abstentions, which means those did not vote for or against.
- Milei plans to veto, or officially reject, the pension increase and may take legal action if the veto is overturned.
- Supporters of the pension increase argue that it is necessary for pensioners to afford basic needs.
- Since taking office, Milei has focused on cutting government spending to manage inflation and reduce the budget deficit.
- There have been protests by pensioners against the government's spending cuts.
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