The governor of Salta had arrived at Plaza de Mayo to demand the reactivation of public works, but ended up embracing the presidential adviser
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Less than three weeks before the legislative elections on October 26, the national government continues to build bridges with governors to strengthen governance and territorial coordination. In this context, the governor of Salta, Gustavo Sáenz, arrived this Monday at Plaza de Mayo accompanied by a group of gauchos to demand the reactivation of public works in the province.
What began as a demand ended in a gesture of rapprochement when presidential advisor Santiago Caputo personally approached the provincial leader to greet him. The dialogue between the two was brief but cordial, and ended with a hug that symbolized political relaxation and openness to dialogue.
Caputo passed through the Plaza before accompanying President Javier Milei to the Movistar Arena, where he led the presentation of his book "La Construcción del Milagro."
The government showed openness and dialogue with the provinces
During his time at the Plaza, Sáenz expressed his discomfort over the delay in some infrastructure works in northern Argentina. However, Caputo's presence changed the tone of the meeting and made clear the national government's commitment to maintaining dialogue with all governors, even in the midst of the electoral climate.
The scene was interpreted at Casa Rosada as a gesture of political maturity:Caputo, one of Milei's closest figures, acted as a bridge to ease tensions and reaffirm the executive's direction toward a new stage of management based on federal cooperation.
Gustavo Sáenz reclamaba por la obra pública y terminó a los abrazos con Santiago Caputo
A relaxed ending with music and gestures of unity
The atmosphere of protest gave way to a moment of relaxation and cordiality when musician Facundo Saravia, a member of Los Chalchaleros, performed the song "Mi País" in the middle of the Plaza. Caputo and Sáenz shared the moment with laughter and greetings, sealing the day with a hug that symbolized understanding between the nation and the provinces.
The 2026 budget strengthens investment in infrastructure
The 2026 budget, currently under debate in Congress, confirms the national government's strategy of maintaining fiscal balance without giving up public investment. The project contemplates an increase of $1.1 trillion in infrastructure works, 50.3% more than in 2025, prioritizing equitable distribution among provinces and municipalities.
According to official data, capital transfers will grow by 81.4%, direct investment by 26.1%, and financial investment by 41%, confirming that the executive keeps its commitment to federal development.
Gustavo Sáenz reclamaba por la obra pública y terminó a los abrazos con Santiago Caputo
A political gesture that sets the course
The episode at Plaza de Mayo left a clear image: Santiago Caputo embodies the government's strategic and dialogue-oriented approach, capable of transforming a provincial demand into an opportunity for rapprochement.
What began as a protest ended as a sign of understanding and cooperation, reflecting the political style that President Javier Milei seeks to consolidate as he faces the second stage of his term.
