Esteban Glavinich, known online as “Translator” and a member of the Santiago Caputo Digital Troop, publicly challenged Karina Milei, the General Secretary of the Presidency. The clash occurred after Milei commented on internal party disputes regarding legislative lists in Buenos Aires province.
Digital Troop Member Fires Back at Presidential Secretary
Glavinich criticized Milei’s stance on loyalty and political appointments, sparking debate within the ruling party just weeks before provincial elections.
- Glavinich, a key figure in the libertarian digital sphere, responded to Karina Milei’s remarks on loyalty and political strategy.
- He argued that faithful individuals should hold legislative positions, while those with “doubtful trajectory” should be placed in executive roles for easier removal.
- Milei had previously asserted that questioning those who champion the president’s agenda is equivalent to questioning the president himself.
- The exchange highlights growing internal tensions within the governing party as elections approach.
In a post on X, Glavinich, a noted figure in the libertarian digital movement, addressed the friction between the “Forces of Heaven” faction and Sebastián Pareja over the formation of legislative lists in Buenos Aires. “You have to listen to the thousands of people who worked for free and day to neutralize the attacks,” Glavinich wrote. “I personally, that I am an outsider, feel that I can’t fail you.” He added, “The Iron Dome Milei is in the love of people, not in rented politics. Loyalty is not obsession.”
Glavinich elaborated on his perspective, stating, “In my humble opinion as a citizen, when one has the Executive Power and needs to add allies, he has to put the most faithful and loyal in the legislative positions, because they are going to stay 4 years and are the ones who have to accompany and take care of the Executive.”
He continued, suggesting a distinction in appointments: “As you have to be generous with the rest of the political forces, because one is not idealistic, although sometimes it seems, those of doubtful trajectory must go in executive positions, because they can be thrown by decree.” Glavinich further described these individuals as “reactive dogs,” stating, “With a little doctrine, they know who commands.”
Glavinich also spoke on behalf of citizens supporting change: “We, the citizens who choose a change, we did the possible miracle and stop criminal lawsuits with the chest for the simple sin of liberty against the Kukas that attack you night and day, we will take care of you, both those of outside and from those inside.” He asserted that despite appearances, their actions are aimed at defending the “liberal and prosperous country project,” aligning with the agendas of President Javier Milei and Karina Milei.
Glavinich’s comments were a direct response to Karina Milei’s earlier statement, where she declared, “Who questions those who carry that flag, are questioning the president himself.”
Karina Milei had emphasized, “Here is not to speculate. The president’s ideas and teeth come to defend with nails. And in that battle, loyalty is not an option: it is a condition.” This message was clearly aimed at factions aligned with Caputo.
She further stated the group’s mission: “We came to put an end to an era. To break with everything that condemned the province of Buenos Aires. We do not get here to adapt or negotiate with the remains of the old system. We came to destroy it.”
Milei clarified that the “Freedom Advances” movement in the province is not merely an assembly or a party agreement. “It is a declaration of principles. A clear expression of who are willing to fight. Not for a position, but for a cause,” she asserted.
She invoked the principle of “Tabula Rasa,” explaining that the battle is significant and requires commitment. “Anyone who hugs the ideas of freedom, which is willing to leave everything for the future of Argentina, has a place in this cause, provided that he understands that here is not negotiated convictions,” she said, stressing dedication to President Javier Milei’s project.
Karina Milei reiterated her firm stance: “Here is not to speculate. The president’s ideas and teeth come to defend with nails and teeth. And in that battle, loyalty is not an option: it is a condition. Who questions those who carry that flag is not criticizing an assembly; is questioning the president himself and the cause that brought us here.”
She identified the primary adversary as “Kirchnerism,” describing it as the force that has monopolized the province and thrives on “fear, manipulation, clientelism and failure as a form of power.” Milei concluded with conviction: “We came to face them. Not with half inks or empty speeches, but with the fire of convictions and the certainty of being on the correct side of the story. Today, today, today, freedom is more than ever. And nothing, nor anyone, will stop it.”
This public disagreement on social media underscores the internal tensions within the party, occurring less than two months before the Buenos Aires elections, and marks a new phase in the power dynamics among different factions.
The “forces of heaven” faction managed to secure only one candidate, Nahuel Sotelo, who was assigned the fifth position on the third section list. Following the list’s closure, an X account attributed to Santiago Caputo and Daniel Parisini, known as El Gordo Dan, which had been reportedly deleted, made no mention of the list finalization. Accounts not aligned with their group criticized them, signaling their perceived exclusion.
