President Javier Milei addressed the nation on March 27 following a United States court ruling that cleared YPF of liability. In a recorded message from the Salón Blanco, Milei celebrated avoiding an $18 billion payment and criticized former officials involved in the nationalization of YPF.
The issue is significant as it involves a major financial dispute and questions about government policy regarding state assets. The outcome affects Argentina’s finances and public perception of leadership decisions.
During his address, Milei called Axel Kicillof “useless” and referred to Cristina Kirchner as “prisoner” in connection with their roles in the nationalization process. He said he was celebrating having avoided paying $18 billion due to the recent legal victory.
However, previous statements by Milei have resurfaced. When he first took office, he reportedly considered creating a new tax called the “Tasa Kicillof,” which would have required Argentinians to pay off the debt through perpetual bonds. This earlier proposal appears at odds with his campaign promise to eliminate taxes.
An interview where Milei discussed this proposed tax has reportedly disappeared from La Nación+ records, raising questions about consistency between past proposals and current actions regarding YPF.
