Javier Milei “approved” the management of his ministers and is preparing to spend Christmas in Olivos

December is time for balance sheets and the Government is not exempt from it. In fact, in Pink House They are “happy” with what was done during the first year of management and assure that they expect a better 2025, especially with regard to the economy. In this framework, and having approved the management of his ministers, the president Javier Milei He is preparing to spend Christmas Eve and Christmas at the Olivos estate.

“He congratulated us all”said one of the national officials in dialogue with Scope. Despite this, the president did not lead the traditional toast this year with the workers of Balcarce 50, which is usually a thank you and harangue for their work. There will also be no special message for the holidays.they confirmed from their surroundings.

The President sent an emissary to Casa Rosada to reflect. This time the toast was led by his spokesperson, Manuel Adorniwho 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).

The Cabinet made its assessment ahead of the holidays and analyzes 2025

“It was a spectacular year, with a tremendous drop in inflation and the poverty rate, and I tell you 2025 is going to be barbaric because the poverty figure of 38% corresponds to September and the sharp drop in inflation was after of that month, as well as salaries growing above inflation,” said one of the main officials of the libertarian administration.

The ruling party celebrates, among other things, one of the objectives that La Libertad Avanza considers accomplished: the almost zero social conflict that occurred this December, compared to the same time in previous years.

“I’m not going to tell you a number, first because it’s not known, but I’m already telling you that the next poverty rate, which will be known in March, is going to be well below 38%,” he added in this context. one of the officials consulted. As this media learned, the Ministry of Human Capital seeks to create another poverty index, which “will not be measured by income.”

“We are working hard to have it ready as soon as possible,” they pointed out. while they clarified that INDEC will continue measuring every six months.

JAVIER MILEI CABINET

Javier Milei with his cabinet.

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In the Executive several members of the cabinet are preparing for their vacations, which will mostly be in January. A quiet month is expected. The lack of activity in Congress, added to the international agenda of Milei – who will be outside the country for the inauguration of Donald Trump and the Davos Forum – predict a calm start to 2025.

However, in the stillness of summer La Libertad Avanza is preparing for an election year. As this media reported, the ruling party does not close the door to an agreement with the PRO, although at this time said negotiation is more similar to a one-on-one seduction of the yellows, than a dialogue table with the party authorities.

“The majority of the PRO agrees with La Libertad Avanza, that is the merger, the rest is bureaucratic,” said a high-ranking source who converted from Macrismo to liberalism this year. Along the same lines, he added that “(Mauricio) Macri bets on the opposition party, but the Pro must be in the ruling party.”

“We are already going to go from having 38 deputies to 80 or so or 90“said another of those attending the toast that was held at Casa Rosada in this regard, while adding: “I agree with what the President said that we must agree.”

Likewise, he confirmed that the Government will go for the elimination of PASSEDalthough he acknowledged “that March” will be the deadline month to try to achieve it. “You have to eliminate them because you eliminate a quilombo. The one-time suspension can also be approved,” he said. For this, of course, you have to spend the summer.