Bullrich vs Nacho Torres: from celebrating his victory in Chubut to accusing him of “blackmail”

In June 2023, Ignacio “Nacho” Torres launched himself as a candidate for Governor of the province of Chubut and from that moment on he already had the support of Patricia Bullrich. In fact, the relationship was such that the now Minister of Security was present on the day that the young man achieved victory. However, after the provincial governor’s meeting with President Javier Milei, things changed. In fact, the head of the PRO accused Nacho Torres of “blackmail” and began to collect signatures in favor of the head of state.The beginning of the conflict: a back and forth of tweetsIt all began with the Chubutense’s claim to the Nation for a sum of $13,500 million corresponding to the co-participation. In this sense, the provincial governor had pointed out: “If the Ministry of Economy does not give Chubut its resources, then Chubut will not deliver its oil and gas.” This brought a back-and-forth X between Javier Milei and the Patagonian president. The President wrote on his personal account: “Hello Nachito and accomplices. Something from the Penal Code happened to them. ARTICLE 194. Any person who, without creating a situation of common danger, impedes, hinders or hinders the normal functioning of transport by land, water or air or public services of communication, water supply, electricity or energy substances, shall be punished with imprisonment from three months to two years.” To this, Torres responded: “President, I want to tell you that, unlike others, I am not afraid of you. We will not give in to their insults, threats or squeezes. I don’t believe in violence and I’m going to defend the people of Chubu to the bitter end. You have to govern for all Argentines, that’s why they voted for you. I was elected to defend the interests of my province, and that’s what I’m going to do.” Milei did not remain silent and retorted: “Nachito, don’t make a drama about it, we’re going to solve it in Justice… By the way, learn how to read a debt contract so you avoid being left in a very ridiculous off-side. Courage! You’ll learn.” Bullrich’s change of positionThe two presidents had to take a stand, including Patricia Bullrich, who went from celebrating Torres’ victory in Chubut to threatening him with blackmail in approximately six months. Now the Minister of Security has begun to collect signatures within the PRO to reaffirm her support for the head of state and differentiate herself from Chubut. In this way, he drafted a document from Washington where he accuses Torres of attempting “blackmail” and of not making the “necessary efforts” to “prevent a hyperinflationary crisis.”

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