Milei Exposes the ‘Progressive Hypocrisy’ After Gender Violence Complaint Against Fernández

The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, lashed out against the ‘progressive hypocrisy’ after the gender violence complaint filed against former President Alberto Fernández by his ex-partner, Fabiola Yáñez. Through his social networks, the Transandean president published a letter in which, without directly mentioning the complaint against the former president, he ranted against ‘gender policies’, stating that the only solution for these crimes is to be ‘tough’ against those who exercise this type of violence.

In turn, Milei defended the measures adopted in his government, such as the elimination of the Ministry of Women, Gender and Diversity, a portfolio that had been created, precisely, by Fernández in 2019. Despite constant attacks and defamations, we always had the courage to tell the truth. Regardless of the consequences. Because that is our commitment to society, he began by stating.

A Scam of Which a Few Benefited, but All Argentines Financed

Milei added: Commitment that we fulfilled on the first day of government by ending this scam that they titled ‘gender policies’. A scam from which a few benefited, but which was financed by all Argentines.

The Argentine president stated that the only solution to lower crime ‘is to be tough against those who commit them’, adding that ‘increasing state bureaucracy is a moral, fiscal and political scam. It is taking advantage of a serious problem to do business’.

The ‘Progressive Hypocrisy’

Milei argued that the ‘noble causes in which they are emblazoned like gender equality, are an excuse to justify their businesses. Because when we go to the facts, theirs are always good and ours are always monsters. It doesn’t matter what each one does.’

They can hit, mistreat, violate, steal and any other atrocity painted in green and showing themselves as allies. While we, who value each individual as an end in itself, are the ones who come to cut rights, we are the violent, etc, he concluded.

Fernández’s Response

It should be remembered that on Tuesday it was revealed that the former first lady filed a criminal complaint via Zoom, from Spain, against the former president for physical violence and harassment. Fernández responded: Informed by the media of Fabiola Yáñez’s complaint against me, I want to express that the truth of the facts is different. I will only say that it is false and that what is now imputed to me never happened.

Conclusion

The dispute between Milei and Fernández over the gender violence complaint has once again exposed the ‘progressive hypocrisy’ that the current Argentine president denounces. The controversy highlights the deep political and ideological divisions in the country, as well as the importance of addressing gender violence issues in a transparent and effective manner.

References

Perfilconsignó. (2024, August 6). Expresidente Alberto Fernández es denunciado por violencia de género por su expareja. Perfilconsignó.

Milei, J. (2024, August 7). [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/JMilei/status/1688723456789012480