Argentina's Milei Told to 'Grow Up' by VP in Spat Over Pensions
Official Retires After Clash With Vice President
Argentina's Vice President told a prominent opposition figure and pension critic to "grow up" during a parliamentary debate. The comment comes after a year of contentious exchanges between the two over the country's pension system.
Background on the Argument
The vice president accused the opponent of using scare tactics to make pension reform seem like a threat to democracy. He stated that "what you are doing is disqualifying the reform because you are threatening and frightening people." The vice president went on to say that he understands that this is a strategy to gain popularity, and that using fear is "a very cheap thing to do."
What Else is at Stake?
The argument comes after the government announced more details of its pension reform plan last week. This plan aims to cut costs and reduce the public deficit, a controversial topic among citizens and opposition parties. The vice president accused opposition figures of wanting the country's pension system to fail so that their parties could come to power.
What Else has the Vice President Said?
The vice president has repeatedly stated that the pension system needs to be reformed, claiming that the current system is "unsustainable" and encourages corruption. He has stated that the system needs to be more efficient, with less bureaucracy, and wants to explore making contributions more equitable.
Public Reaction and Next Steps
The comment has received significant attention from the public, with many wondering if this will be the future of politics in the country. The opposition figure has since hit back, stating that "when you are desperate, you use personal and derogatory remarks."
