# Argentine religious leaders criticize economic policies > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-religious-leaders-criticize-economic-policies > Updated: 2026-09-05T00:23:50.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Religious leaders in Argentina have issued growing criticisms of the nation’s economic policies and their impact on vulnerable populations. In August, the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge García Cuerva, criticized the leadership of President Javier Milei, stating that the population is “tired of unfulfilled promises and leaders who speak about the poor, but are not close to their needs.” He highlighted a labor crisis where citizens face “debt traps” and argued that economic freedom must be balanced against human dignity. Following this, the Grupo de Curas en Opción por los Pobres held a national meeting in La Rioja. The group issued a communiqué describing the current economic model as being based on “cruelty, individualism, and injustice.” They reported deteriorating social conditions, including rising unemployment, poverty, and an “atrocious increase” in suicides, particularly among the youth, warning that a lack of public policy is driving social despair. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Argentine priests criticize economic model at national meeting A group of Argentine priests met in La Rioja to honor religious martyrs and issue a critique of current economic policies, citing rising poverty, unemployment, and social despair. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-priests-criticize-economic-model-at-national-meeting ### 2026-08-07: Archbishop García Cuerva criticizes Argentina's economic policy and leadership Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva criticized Argentina's political leaders and economic policies during the San Cayetano mass, citing rising debt, precarious work, and the struggle to meet the cost of living. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorge-garca-cuerva-calls-for-decent-jobs-criticizes-government --- Cite as: Argentine religious leaders criticize economic policies. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-religious-leaders-criticize-economic-policies