Pope Leo XIV questions austerity measures during official visit to Argentina
“Pope Leo delivers stinging rebuke of Milei’s austerity measures during Argentina visit”
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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Buenos Aires as part of his Latin American tour and delivered a speech urging that the economy benefit the entire population. During his meeting with President Javier Milei, the pontiff emphasized the protection of vulnerable sectors and retirees.
During the second stop of a 12-day tour of the region, the pontiff noted that the economy must serve the people and advocated for attention to those suffering economic hardships despite their labor efforts.
The trip marks the first papal visit to Argentina in nearly four decades and comes amid a context of political polarization surrounding the fiscal adjustment plan promoted by Javier Milei's administration to reduce inflation and clean up public finances.
In addition to meeting with the president at the government house, the Pope's schedule includes visits to social welfare institutions, penitentiary centers, and the celebration of large masses.
- Pope Leo XIV is undertaking a 12-day tour of Latin America.
- The pontiff visited Buenos Aires and met with President Javier Milei.
- The papal speech emphasized the need for economic growth to benefit the most vulnerable sectors.
- The poverty rate in Argentina stood at 32.3% in September.
Corroborates: Pope Leo delivers stinging rebuke of Milei’s austerity measures during Argentina visit