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After the dispute between Milei and Lali, Martín Menem maintained that public money cannot be used to “choose the preferences of the inhabitants”- Infobae
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Februay 18, 2024
“It is political propaganda,” said the member of La Libertad Avanza (LLA) and stated that a reduction in tax burdens would boost the industry. “It is better that you pay less tax and, if you want, get a ticket and pay your ticket to go see it,” he said.
Martín Menem, president of the Chamber of Deputies
After the disagreements between President Javier Milei and the singer Lali Espósito over the salaries received by artists who participated in events organized by the State or the private sector and who receive tax benefits, Martín Menem ratified the position embodied by the ruling party by pointing out that a government cannot use the money collected to “choose the preferences of the inhabitants.” “It's political propaganda,” he said.
Until now, the president of the Chamber of Deputies had not commented on the debate about whether national, provincial or municipal authorities should allocate public funds to cover the expenses of parties and festivals. However, the back and forth between the pop star and the president during the last week led him to propose that the tax reduction would be favorable for the artists' followers and state administrations, who would not have to worry about organizing free shows.
“If you like such an artist, it is better that you pay less tax and, if you want, get a ticket and pay your ticket to go see him,” postulated the Riojan legislator, pointing out that this measure would impact a reduction in taxes. prices, so it would be more accessible to the population. In this sense, he stressed that the selection of musicians who would participate in this type of events would not be representative, because not all of them would share the same type of musical consumption.
However, when the deputy was consulted on the program “ La Noche de Mirtha ”, broadcast by the El Trece channel , about the payment made to artists for being invited to events of state origin, Menem asserted that “in "At this moment, nor at any time, can we use taxpayers' money for us, the rulers, to choose the preference of the inhabitants."
The Riojan took a position in the debate over the use of public funds in festivals (Instagram)
In this way, the head of the Lower House continued: “If we pay a salary every week from the same political sector, they automatically align because it becomes a source of work,” in reference to the alleged ideological positions that the members could take. interpreters.
“It is political propaganda,” said the member of La Libertad Avanza (LLA) . Furthermore, Menem criticized the accusations against the Government for supposedly “attacking culture,” a phrase that he considered “a nice statement that they hide behind.”
“In your house you don't spend more, now they come to power and spend much more than they can. And who are the victims? 45 million people,” claimed the deputy about the money management that some provincial leaders would carry out, who justify their actions “through nice statements,” according to what he proposed.
He even stated that events organized by state administrations would not be free, since these costs would translate into an increase in taxes, debt taking or printing of banknotes by the Central Bank. “This has been happening for decades in Argentina,” Menem highlighted, recalling that almost 60% of the population had voted for Milei's proposal in the hope of change.
The deputy assured that the government has the support of citizens to apply the changes (TÉLAM)
On the other hand, the president of Deputies defended the adjustments that were made with the objective of lowering the inflation and public spending rates, because throughout the conversation he stressed that "inflation that disrupts the entire normal development of any organized society.
Given the current situation in the country, he assured that the responsibility falls on the States that did not adopt responsible policies to manage public funds. “Argentina's historical problem is the deficit, which is a State that spends more than it collects,” he stated, adding that to reverse the situation “we must be firm and here we have a president, as we have not had for a long time. who is willing to eliminate inflation forever in Argentina.”
For this reason, the Rioja politician explained that the steps to follow to have a growing country would be focused on “ending inflation, giving the economy the instruments to make it more agile, getting the State off our backs, not having a State "Let him spend more than he loses." Furthermore, he placed his confidence that “it can be governed” in this way, because he assured that the people support the modifications that they sought to apply.
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Februay 18, 2024
“It is political propaganda,” said the member of La Libertad Avanza (LLA) and stated that a reduction in tax burdens would boost the industry. “It is better that you pay less tax and, if you want, get a ticket and pay your ticket to go see it,” he said.
Martín Menem, president of the Chamber of Deputies
After the disagreements between President Javier Milei and the singer Lali Espósito over the salaries received by artists who participated in events organized by the State or the private sector and who receive tax benefits, Martín Menem ratified the position embodied by the ruling party by pointing out that a government cannot use the money collected to “choose the preferences of the inhabitants.” “It's political propaganda,” he said.
Until now, the president of the Chamber of Deputies had not commented on the debate about whether national, provincial or municipal authorities should allocate public funds to cover the expenses of parties and festivals. However, the back and forth between the pop star and the president during the last week led him to propose that the tax reduction would be favorable for the artists' followers and state administrations, who would not have to worry about organizing free shows.
“If you like such an artist, it is better that you pay less tax and, if you want, get a ticket and pay your ticket to go see him,” postulated the Riojan legislator, pointing out that this measure would impact a reduction in taxes. prices, so it would be more accessible to the population. In this sense, he stressed that the selection of musicians who would participate in this type of events would not be representative, because not all of them would share the same type of musical consumption.
However, when the deputy was consulted on the program “ La Noche de Mirtha ”, broadcast by the El Trece channel , about the payment made to artists for being invited to events of state origin, Menem asserted that “in "At this moment, nor at any time, can we use taxpayers' money for us, the rulers, to choose the preference of the inhabitants."
The Riojan took a position in the debate over the use of public funds in festivals (Instagram)
In this way, the head of the Lower House continued: “If we pay a salary every week from the same political sector, they automatically align because it becomes a source of work,” in reference to the alleged ideological positions that the members could take. interpreters.
“It is political propaganda,” said the member of La Libertad Avanza (LLA) . Furthermore, Menem criticized the accusations against the Government for supposedly “attacking culture,” a phrase that he considered “a nice statement that they hide behind.”
“In your house you don't spend more, now they come to power and spend much more than they can. And who are the victims? 45 million people,” claimed the deputy about the money management that some provincial leaders would carry out, who justify their actions “through nice statements,” according to what he proposed.
He even stated that events organized by state administrations would not be free, since these costs would translate into an increase in taxes, debt taking or printing of banknotes by the Central Bank. “This has been happening for decades in Argentina,” Menem highlighted, recalling that almost 60% of the population had voted for Milei's proposal in the hope of change.
The deputy assured that the government has the support of citizens to apply the changes (TÉLAM)
On the other hand, the president of Deputies defended the adjustments that were made with the objective of lowering the inflation and public spending rates, because throughout the conversation he stressed that "inflation that disrupts the entire normal development of any organized society.
Given the current situation in the country, he assured that the responsibility falls on the States that did not adopt responsible policies to manage public funds. “Argentina's historical problem is the deficit, which is a State that spends more than it collects,” he stated, adding that to reverse the situation “we must be firm and here we have a president, as we have not had for a long time. who is willing to eliminate inflation forever in Argentina.”
For this reason, the Rioja politician explained that the steps to follow to have a growing country would be focused on “ending inflation, giving the economy the instruments to make it more agile, getting the State off our backs, not having a State "Let him spend more than he loses." Furthermore, he placed his confidence that “it can be governed” in this way, because he assured that the people support the modifications that they sought to apply.
