Although the custom is for the president to be the one to clink glasses with the workers of Balcarce 50, on this occasion there was no president or glasses. It was Manuel Adorni, the presidential spokesperson, who was in charge of leading the activity with the accredited press. The official attended accompanied by the Chief of Staff, Guillermo Francosand some ministers, including Sandra Pettovello (Human Capital), Federico Sturzenegger (Deregulation), Mariano Cúneo Libarona (Justice), Mario Lugones (Health) and Patricia Bullrich (Security).
Despite the official promise that this year there would be some alcoholic beverage when raising wishes for 2025, once again the libertarian administration decided to do so with water and carbonated drinks, accompanied by crumb sandwiches and dry dough. In this context, the holders of the portfolios assured with laughter that Javier Milei approved their efforts this year and gave them an “approved.”
Perhaps for that reason, days later the president invited them to a barbecue at Quinta de Olivos. “It was more of an informal dinner than a work meeting,” confessed one of the participants.
Red wine was drunk with the roast and, at the end of the evening, a tiramisu was served for dessert. “One started crying”confessed an assistant about the meeting. At the end of the day, the ministers imitated Milei’s thumbs up for the photo they chose to broadcast on their social networks.
Maqueda’s unique farewell
“Through the front door.” The phrase spoken by Horacio Rosatti at the formal farewell of Juan Carlos Maqueda after 22 years in the Supreme Court inspired the farewell. The idea was to hold an act that would illustrate that metaphor and for this purpose the staff of the highest Court lent themselves and, in lightning organization, materialized the idea for the minister who turned 75 on Sunday and left the Court, after having arrived at the impulse of the interim Eduardo Duhalde at the fateful beginning of the century.
The day before, the Federal Police orchestra sent the five pieces that it planned to perform on the steps of Talcahuano 550. Maqueda delayed his departure and the musicians feared having to repeat his repertoire since he was greeting everyone he passed as he passed.
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The magistrate had a quality valued by the Palace staff, whether they were legal secretaries, masters or ceremonial: he always greeted everyone. Not all judges have that practice. That is why his exit was triumphant with people crowded on the steps of a building full of scaffolding for repairs. Arms raised. The V fingers were missing to remember his Peronist origin.
“Can I open the door for you”? asked a secretary who just wanted to shake his hand and give way to the official van that was waiting for him at the door. Maqueda went downstairs with her family, participating in all the tributes in recent months. Leaving through the main door greeted by everyone was an image that also served internally in the Court, for the message to the Government – from whom they perceived that his forced retirement due to a statement was an ignominy – and to pay tribute to the man who knew how to create a iron partnership with his former partner from the 1994 constituent assembly and solidify a majority that reaches its end.
Maqueda, in its best version, will remain in Buenos Aires. Those around him say that he will travel periodically to Córdoba where his immediate core resides but that he will be based in the Federal Capital. “Memoirs? A book about his time at Court in these stormy two decades? They were wondering on the fourth floor. All options are open.
Martín Palermo at Casa Rosada
Martín Palermo was received on Thursday by Javier Milei and went out to the balcony of the Casa Rosada to greet those who approached the Plaza de Mayo. The “Titan” went to Balcarce 50 accompanied by his wife and youngest son, and brought gifts: “9” of Olimpia de Paraguay, the club of which he is currently coach, and the “9” of the Ribera club from the 1998 season.
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“The best moments I spent on the Boca field were with Palermo. And the best moments I had off the field were thanks to Palermo. Among other memories, I highlight the day of the final with Real Madrid,” said the President on one occasion, who even confessed at the time that he stopped attending the candy box after the former forward’s retirement in 2011.
On his social networks, the Boca idol thanked the meeting: “Today I had the opportunity to personally meet president Javier Milei, who on more than one occasion stated that he had enjoyed my sporting career at Boca Juniors. It was a very cordial chat with to the president and his sister Karina Milei”.
However, apart from the President and his sister, the only one who got an autograph at Casa Rosada was a member of the Federal Police who escorted the former player to the exit.
The officials already have their suitcases packed.
The order was Javier Milei It was clear. “Austerity” is the word that came down from the Secretary of the Presidency, but it seems that few ministers took note when planning their vacations.
The first to publicly acknowledge that she ignored the request was Patricia Bullrich, who, guided by the “word of honor” she gave to her grandchildren, picked up the phone and notified Karina Milei that would take them to Disney.
But she is not the only official who will travel abroad this summer. Spokesman Manuel Adorni was added to the same list, who did not reveal the destination although he confirmed that it will be outside the country. They will do the same Luis Petri and Mariano Cuneo Libarona. The latter will be close anyway, since he will travel to Chile.
The rest of the officials will not travel abroad but will travel to places that have a dollar price: Patagonia was the destination chosen by Luis Caputo and Federico Stuzenegger.
Contrary to these officials, a minister bowed to the Milei brothers’ decision not to take vacations. This is Sandra Pettovello, holder of the Human Capital portfolio and friend of the President.
Dialogues with Conan
– Father, 2024 ends. Did you take stock?
– I don’t like balance sheets, Conan. That’s what accountants are for. Economists are for more important things, we look to the future.
– And what do you see in the future, Father?
– I see prosperity, prosperity, Ireland, the triumph of the ideas of freedom, my monuments in every town, Karina illuminating the building that cuts across the 9 de Julio.
– The one from Social Development, Father?
– That one, Conan.
– Father, more than an economist, you are a prophet.
– It’s more or less the same, Conan. We make a count more or less in the air and predict the future.
– If people believe you, Father, move on.
– People believe us, Conan.
– And are you going to ask the Kings for something, Father?
– Yes, first of all, adjust the squad, make it two instead of three. It is an inefficient breed. Two is more than enough.
– Do you think so, Father? And which one do you want to fire?
– Let them define that, you imagine that I have the point, we must eliminate the progressive agenda.
– Don’t even say it, Father. The cultural battle on all fronts. But are you going to ask for a gift? Are you going to leave your shoes outside?
– Yes, also grass and water. An IMF loan wouldn’t hurt.
– I don’t think they’ll bring you that, Father.
– You never know, Conan.
– It’s true, Father. You ask. There is time to get off.
Source: Ambito
