MIAMI.- Álvaro Uribe Vélez, former president of Colombia and leader of the Democratic Center, expressed his support for the government program of the new president of Argentina, Javier Milei.
On his social network account This measure she considers essential for economic growth and job creation.
The former president indicated that Milei also promises to fundamentally attack corruption in public procurement. Uribe described this point as necessary to regain citizens’ trust in the institutions.
He also welcomed Milei’s proposal on the savings goal of 3% of GDP to reduce the fiscal deficit. This is a measure that he considers essential to guarantee the sustainability of public finances.
The elected president of Argentina promised to improve the official exchange rate to favor private exporters. Uribe Vélez said that this measure is key to boosting exports and generating foreign currency.
Likewise, Milei proposed strengthening the food voucher and support for children. Regarding this aspect, Uribe affirmed that these measures are necessary to protect the most vulnerable.
“Javier Milei’s government program is a program of change that seeks to recover freedom, prosperity and social justice for Argentines,” said Uribe Vélez. “Colombia supports this program and is willing to work with Argentina to make it successful.”
Former President Uribe Vélez is a constant critic of the Latin American left, and his support for Milei is seen as an endorsement of the right in the region.
Uribe recently expressed that the “recipe” of the new Argentine president could be controversial, but effective. It is clear that the former Colombian president is aligned with Milei’s policies, even when they may generate controversy.
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Source: Social network account X of former president Álvaro Uribe, El Tiempo, Infobae,
