Title: Macri Responds to Milei‘s Ultimatum: "O vamos juntos en todos lados o vamos separados"
In a recent turn of events, former Argentine president Mauricio Macri responded to President Javier Milei’s ultimatum regarding their political alliance ahead of the 2024 elections. In a brief message on his X account, Macri agreed with Milei’s position, stating, "’O vamos juntos en todos lados o vamos separados; trampas al electorado, no’, acuerdo, porque esa fue siempre mi posición" (roughly translated as "Either we go together everywhere or we go separately; no tricks on the electorate, that’s always been my position").
Macri also expressed his hopes for a transparent and honest alliance, stating "poner todas las ideas sobre la mesa, cumplir con la palabra como nosotros hicimos este año, ser absolutamente transparentes con el electorado y, ante todo, cuidar la República" (put all ideas on the table, keep your word like we did this year, be absolutely transparent with the electorate, and above all, protect the Republic).
These statements come after Macri criticized the perceived mistreatment of his political space, PRO, by the current government. At a recent PRO council meeting, Macri claimed "Que alguien me diga si en la historia argentina ha habido un partido de la oposición que haya hecho tanto por el oficialismo como hizo Pro este año" (Tell me if there’s ever been an opposition party in Argentine history that’s done as much for the ruling party as PRO did this year).
While not directly mentioning Milei, Macri asserted that PRO’s support was partly responsible for the government’s economic results, stating "Si no hubiésemos acompañado, hoy el riesgo país estaría por encima de los 2000 puntos" (If we hadn’t supported them, the country risk would be over 2000 points today).
The tension between PRO and Milei’s La Libertad Avanza party has been escalating since PRO’s failed attempt to pass the Ficha Limpia bill. Macri has criticized Milei’s proposed appointments, including Judge Ariel Lijo for the Supreme Court, and has repeatedly targeted Milei’s main advisor, Santiago Caputo.
As the 2025 legislative elections approach, the divisions within PRO persist. While one faction enthusiastically supports aligning with La Libertad Avanza, Macri’s inner circle is more cautious. Macri’s response to Milei’s ultimatum may signal a shift in this dynamic.
In conclusion, Mauricio Macri has accepted Javier Milei’s terms for an alliance between PRO and La Libertad Avanza, but has also emphasized the need for transparency and keeping one’s word. The future of this political alliance remains uncertain as the next elections draw nearer.