The president of the Chamber of Commerce supported the government and described Congress's stance on presidential vetoes as 'a bit disgusting.'
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Mario Grinman, president of the Argentine Chamber of Commerce and Services (CAC), opened the Council of the Americas with a speech filled with political and economic definitions. In his address, he emphasized that the tax burden in Argentina is "tremendous," but warned that there are no magical solutions from one day to the next.
The business leader explicitly supported Javier Milei's administration and called for maintaining the current course. "We can choose good or evil," he summarized, alluding to the need to choose between a model of state expansion or one that frees the private sector.
Criticism of Congress and the opposition
Regarding the legislative debate on presidential vetoes, Grinman was blunt: "Congress managed to overturn a presidential veto. I have no memory of anything like this, but I find the position of the legislators rather disgusting."
La Cámara Argentina de Comercio cruzó fuertemente a los legisladores por los vetos
The businessman pointed out that retirees have historically been underpaid and questioned initiatives that expand benefits without genuine funding.
Choice of political and economic direction
During his speech, Grinman listed the possible paths for the country:
Persist in the weight of the State over the private sector or remove obstacles to development.
Bet on isolationist protectionism or become part of the globalized world.
Choose between privileges or clear rules.
Align with autocratic regimes or with consolidated democracies.
He also defended a long-term model based on ethics and transparency, as opposed to what he described as "local cunning."
Praise for Milei and criticism of Kirchnerism
Grinman praised Javier Milei's administration and contrasted the current situation with that of Kirchnerism. He asserted that "there are no political prisoners, but rather politicians imprisoned for corruption." He also recalled Axel Kicillof's statement during the nationalization of YPF in 2012, linking that decision to the country's current multi-million dollar debt.
"The country has two paths: sincerity and sacrifice or local cunning, and we already know how that ends", he concluded.
