Argentine president, Javier Milei, seemingly snubbed Vice President Victoria Villaruel during a religious ceremony at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires on May 25th.Upon arrival, Milei reportedly passed by Villaruel without acknowledging her, also ignoring Jorge Macri, the local head of government of Buenos Aires.

Milei later appeared to address the situation on social media,stating: “If you are nice to the bad guys (those who betray,lie,slander,insult and defile for a small advantage),you end up being vrey mean to the vouchers.” This statement has been interpreted by some as a justification for his behavior.

Growing Tensions Between Milei and Villaruel

Speculation about a growing divide between the head of state and his vice-president has been circulating for some time, though the exact cause and timeline remain unclear. The nation reported in late May that Victoria Villaruel’s team alluded to a “Unilateral” decision made by the presidential camp. Reportedly, the two have not appeared together publicly for at least a year. Villaruel is now primarily focused on her parliamentary duties.

“If you are nice to the bad guys (those who betray, lie, slander, insult and defile for a small advantage), you end up being very mean to the vouchers.”

Political Implications

The apparent public snub raises questions about the stability of the Argentine government and the potential impact on policy decisions. The relationship between a president and vice president is crucial for effective governance, and a breakdown in dialog can lead to political gridlock and uncertainty.