Is It Still OK to Disagree in Argentina?

[Ron]

Honestly, I saw the recent controversy about what Ricardo Darín said on a TV show regarding the price of a dozen empanadas. And yeah, we all understood it wasn’t really about the empanadas, it was about the fact that everything is insanely expensive in Argentina. I was surprised that even Caputo responded, and with a sarcastic tone, no less.
I mean, is it really necessary for a government official to get involved in this kind of nonsense? I get that they want to defend themselves, but it feels like a distraction from the real issues.

I’m actually on board with some of the measures being taken, but I also want to feel free to speak up when something seems wrong. And the way the government constantly responds with provocation makes it feel like if you disagree, you’re a problem. That, to me, is a red flag. Because then, what kind of freedom of speech do we really have?

Polémica Darín-Caputo: cuánto cuesta realmente una docena de empanadas y cuánto aumentó en los últimos años

El debate entre el actor y el ministro de Economía conecta con índices económicos claves y su impacto en el bolsillo de los ciudadanos

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[CecilM]

Darín’s message was crystal clear, he wasn’t literally talking about empanadas, he was pointing out how expensive everything has gotten. Honestly, it seems like Caputo failed reading comprehension, because his sarcastic response felt totally unnecessary.

What’s even more concerning is this idea that if you voice a criticism, you’re automatically “anti-Milei.” It reminds me of the Kirchnerista mindset, if you think differently, you must be a fan of the other side. But that’s not how it works. You can support some aspects of the government and still point out what’s not working. That’s called critical thinking.

This isn’t the first time the government has responded with sarcasm or aggression toward artists or public figures who speak up. They’ve done the same with singers like Lali, María Becerra, and others , artists who are not only hugely popular here, but internationally too. What’s the point of attacking someone just for sharing an opinion?
Honestly, this whole controversy feels like a waste of time when there are far more urgent issues to deal with. Because no matter how many times you say “inflation is going down,” the truth is that a lot of people are still struggling to get by. And sarcasm doesn’t fix that.

 

[noname]

I support Milei’s administration, but that doesn’t mean I can’t criticize it. Not everything has to be perfect or liked 100% of the time.

When they make these kinds of unnecessary comments, all they’re doing is giving more fuel to the opposition and pushing people away.

And honestly, if freedom of speech is something they claim to defend, then why act like any criticism is some kind of betrayal?

 

[earlyretirement]

Things are crazy expensive here. @Johnny was last here in November 2023 when it was crazy cheap. Now he is stunned. He bought a bottled water yesterday at a kiosko and was SHOCKED it was 3,000 pesos. Things are very expensive.

We went to go have Ramen today and 2 Ramens and fried chicken was $50 USD.