On the eve of the holidays, Argentina’s new President Javier Miley decided to fire all government employees hired after January 1, 2023. This was reported by Information.
The publication states that approximately 7 thousand officials may be dismissed, and personnel employed before January 1, 2023 are awaiting verification.
The publication emphasizes that the presidential reform will affect government bodies and companies with a controlling stake in state ownership. Argentina’s new government plans to reduce budget expenditures with such a measure.
Before this Miley lay off 23 thousand civil servants.
On December 21, Miley signed a decree introducing 300 reforms to liberalize the Argentine economy. According to the head of state, their goal is to restore freedom and eliminate many obstacles that delay the country’s development.
On the same day, Argentina declared a state of emergency until the end of 2025.
Former presidents of Brazil and Colombia commented Miley’s victory in the elections in Argentina.