Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner addressed a crowd at a cultural event in Buenos Aires, criticizing the current government’s cultural management. The event, held on the 215th anniversary of the May Revolution, also featured cultural performances and was organized in a working-class neighborhood.
Fernández, who served as president from 2007 to 2015, highlighted cultural achievements during her administration, contrasting them with the current government’s actions. She questioned the lack of new infrastructure projects, such as schools and monuments, under the current administration.
The former president criticized the current administration’s approach to existing cultural institutions and initiatives, citing examples like the renaming of the Kirchner Cultural Center and changes to the children’s channel character Zamba. She accused the government of altering and diminishing the work of previous administrations.
Fernández also commented on the economic policies of the current government, particularly their impact on the working class. She warned of the potential for a future debt default, pointing to measures like the Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI) as contributing factors to this risk.
The event included performances by various artists, including folk singers, dancers, and a rapper, adding to the cultural emphasis of the gathering. Fernández’s speech was met with supportive chants from the audience, expressing solidarity with her views on national identity.
Fernández’s remarks focused on the perceived shortcomings of the current administration’s cultural and economic policies, and her criticism of their financial strategies. She particularly raised concerns about potential economic instability due to rising debt and a changing of culture.
