A large number of garbage bags, mattresses, and boxes pile up in a plaza lit at night, with a religious mural visible in the background.
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Neighbors of Bahía Blanca report that the Kirchnerist municipality doesn't provide aid

A neighbor and a rescuer publicly reported to the media about the handling of donations.

Amid the tragedy caused by the severe floods in Bahía Blanca, which resulted in a devastating toll of dead and missing people, along with incalculable economic losses, shocking allegations emerged against the local municipality's Kirchnerist administration.

According to residents and rescuers, the handling of donations by local authorities is organized in a "political" manner, leaving many victims of the catastrophe without the necessary aid.

In an interview with the TN channel, an elderly woman from the city revealed that the municipality denied her grandson help because he was not affiliated with the local political structure.

An elderly person is being interviewed on the street by a reporter holding a microphone, while news text is displayed at the bottom of the image.
The neighbor's complaint. | La Derecha Diario

"They brought mattresses to my grandson and asked if he was affiliated with the municipality, and he said no. Then they replied: 'Oh, well, no, we can't leave the mattresses'," she reported visibly shaken. This situation, if true, highlights the discretion with which resources intended for the affected are being managed.

But the allegations didn't end there. In another interview broadcast by the A24 media outlet, a volunteer rescuer recounted the obstacles imposed by the Kirchnerist administration for the distribution of donations.

According to his testimony, they were made to stop for two hours so that a municipal delegate could take a "political photo" before allowing the delivery of the cargo. "We lost two hours in which we could have rescued people who ended up dying," the volunteer stated indignantly.

A reporter interviews a man on the street while a child is on the interviewee's shoulders.
The rescuer's complaint. | La Derecha Diario

These accusations would be a painful example of how, in the midst of a tragedy that requires solidarity, the bureaucracy and political opportunism of Kirchnerism hinder vital aid to those who need it most.

The Kirchnerist administration of Bahía Blanca, facing these serious allegations, would demonstrate prioritizing partisan interests over human lives.

Milei Government's Aid

Meanwhile, the Government of Javier Milei, which has been helping those affected by the storm from the very beginning, continues to provide material and financial assistance to support the victims and reinforce security, rescue, and logistical support efforts.

Air Force planes transport mattresses, tables, and blankets for evacuees, rain boots, essential hygiene items in these situations (such as bleach and powdered soap), and work tools.

In parallel, the national Ministry of Health set up a field hospital to care for those in need, and from the Ministry of Economy, led by Luis "Toto" Caputo, 10 billion pesos in financial assistance were sent to the affected locality.

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