journalist, Alejandro GomelHe spoke with E Channel and referred to Carlos Presti’s assumption of the position of Minister of Defence. He also analyzed the climate in society after the return of an active military man to power and described the strong symbolism surrounding President Javier Miley’s decision.
“The formal procedure for the promotion of Carlos Presti himself, who will take over as the new Minister of Defense as soon as Luis Petrie goes to Congress, and it is clear that There will be some questions and some doubts about this decision for the PresidentAlejandro Gomel said.
Military return to the government
He also stressed that the decision breaks the historical consensus of democracy: “For the first time since 1983, an active military member is part of the executive branchbecomes Minister of the Nation. This did not happen and there was some consensus in society within democracy That the army will no longer participate in politics“.
Gomel added that it is still unclear what Carlos Presti will do with his military career: “The question is Still no answer“Yes, he will ask to retire, but he has just taken over the team.”
Regarding the general picture expected on the day of the inauguration, he warned: “We are talking about the day when Presti takes over the position of Minister of Defense, and he actually does so while wearing a military uniform. That image can be very powerful“.
The interviewee emphasized that this separation is part of the ideological strategy of President Javier Miley: “It was framed more than anything else in the so-called cultural battle of President Miley, In the opposite direction to everything that has been the democratic consensus since 1983 until nowIn the same vein, he highlighted the importance of this gesture: “We soldiers at Casa Rosada did not plan to be seen again and Symbolically, it has important weight“.
Symbolism in Javier Maile’s decision
He also stated that the decision has provocative features: “Almost here It’s a joke from President Miley “Putting the military person on active duty within the organizational structure of the ministers.”
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