BREAKING: Argentine President Sacks Minister, Others For Increasing Ministers’ Salaries Amid Economic Challenges 

BREAKING: Argentine President Sacks Minister, Others For Increasing Ministers’ Salaries Amid Economic Challenges 

President Javier Milei of Argentina made the decision to dismiss labor minister Omar Yasín due to his actions of increasing the pay of ministers and other senior cabinet officials during a time of severe economic crisis in the nation.

This decision was announced during a live broadcast on TV channel LN+ where Mr. Milei expressed his decision to remove the labor secretary.

He said, “I’ve fired the labour secretary. 

“Let’s say at this moment they’re notifying him.”

The president became a subject of criticism as he faced backlash for receiving a substantial pay increase of 48%, especially after he had been vocal in criticizing lawmakers for their 30% pay raise.

He attributed the pay raise to a decree signed by former president Cristina Kirchner in 2010, claiming it was automatic, and promptly revoked the increase.

Cristina Kirchner defended herself by stating that while she may have issued the decree 14 years ago, it was President Milei who signed and implemented the payment increase this year.

“It was revealed that you and your cabinet increased your salary by 48 per cent, and you have no better excuse than putting the blame on me, for a decree I signed 14 years ago?” 

She queried Saturday evening on her X account. “Admit that you signed it, cashed it out, and were caught.”

President Milei admitted that the salary raise was a mistake and should not have occurred, leading to the sacking of Mr. Yasín.

“This is an error that should not have been made,” the Argentine president said.

“Because moreover, this was cleared up in January, the consensus of the ministers was that we have to manage with our salaries frozen.”

President Milei assured that the increase already disbursed to officials would be reclaimed from their subsequent paychecks.

This incident underscores the importance of prudence and accountability in financial decisions, particularly during times of economic challenges.