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Argentina Milei economic reform criticism

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In late July 2026 Argentina’s Vice Minister of Economy, a Chilean national, warned that President Javier Milei’s economic plan benefits only about 20 % of the population and cannot sustain the country’s broader economy. He described the plan as “well‑Argentine” but argued it fails to generate inclusive growth. A week later, Economy Minister Luis Caputo sparked further controversy by dismissing the industrial sector’s 10 % decline and labeling its defenders “tarados.” He defended subsidy cuts and questioned domestic competitiveness. Economists and industry leaders, including Carolina Mannucci and UIA president Martín Rappallini, challenged his remarks, highlighting hidden sectoral crises, low capacity utilization, and the need for lower taxes and export duties. New details from early August show the dispute deepening. Rappallini reiterated the call for a competitive, export‑oriented industry and urged tax and duty reductions. Mannucci warned that aggregate macro data mask severe sectoral weakness, especially in textiles. Private consultancy I+D projected that more than 3,000 industrial firms could close in 2026, threatening roughly 105,000 jobs, with provinces such as Catamarca hardest hit. Caputo’s “tarados” comment during a speech to the Cámara de Agentes de Bolsa reignited the debate. UIA president Martín Rappallini condemned the language, reiterating the need for competitive conditions. Caputo later clarified ~~on social media that his criticism targeted~~ the term was aimed at defenders of the previous protectionist model, not industrialists, and ~~reaffirmed a “pro‑industry” stance. The episode underscores mounting criticism of Milei’s reform agenda from both government insiders and~~ highlighted upcoming reforms to the ~~private sector, focusing increasingly on~~ Central Bank charter to end Treasury financing. Analysts warned that over 1,000 industrial ~~policy, competitiveness,~~ firms had already shut down in 2026, including the Will Der textile plant in Las Flores and ~~macro‑economic stability.~~ Tigre (120 workers) and the KM Tex factory (25 workers), underscoring a deepening industrial crisis.

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