Former Peronist Senator Eduardo Menem Talk to Luis Novaricio In an interview airing tonight at 11:59 p.m. On A24. In a Extensive exchangeThe Rioja leader reviewed the personality of his brother, former President Carlos Menem, and compared his administration to the current government of Javier Miley. He also recalled his relationship with the former president, Kirchnerism and the most memorable events of the 1990s.
“Maybe if he lived I will vote for Millie“Because he is taking the actions that Carlos would have taken,” the former senator said. He added: “Miley is trying to get to the bottom of the issue in a subversive way. Without any brakes. “And in that he is very similar to him.”
Menem stressed that the current president “faced a very difficult country,” just like his brother in 1989. But he noted a key structural difference: “Carlos had a game behind himRepresentatives, Senators. “On the other hand, Miley was very poor in MPs.”
When asked who he considered to be the best president, he answered without hesitation: “So far it’s Carlos Menem.”
The former senator also noted the confession Miley expressed toward his brother: “He praised CarlosHe said he was the best president. Miley’s government, as he put it, is the best in history. “There is a point of agreement in that.”
When referring to personal episodes, Eduardo Menem is careful not to mention Graciela AlfanoWho claimed he was an accomplice of his brother. “I don’t know. I wouldn’t rule it out.” Carlos was a very womanizer“He really loved women, and women loved him,” he said. He dismissed accounts of the alleged inappropriate behavior of businessmen who offered him their wives in exchange for favors: “I never found out that anything like this had happened. “That would have been an aberration.”
During the conversation with Novaricio, the former senator reviewed the political bond between him and his brother. “I entered politics because of Carlos.”He remembers. He also recalls the years in which the former president was arrested, during the military dictatorship: “When Carlos was imprisoned, I conducted interviews with the three leaders. They could never say why for which he was imprisoned; “They blamed each other.”
About the number Sunday CavalloHe stressed that he did not rule out “the great courage he showed in proposing transferability,” and justified Carlos’ role at that stage: “If it had not been for that, it would have been Conversion was not supported. “People believed in him.”
Regarding foreign policy in the 1990s, he defended the most controversial decisions: “When he sent Ships to the GulfIt made the country gain a lot of prestige.” On the other hand, he described the narrative that linked that participation to the attacks that occurred during his government as a “lie.”
The leader also spoke about the tragedy of his nephew Carlitos Menem. “For me, it was just an accident.. “I have no reason to believe it was an attack,” he said, adding: “Carlitos did not submit a flight plan. How did they know where he was going?” At that point, he expressed his respect towards Zulema one day“He has every right and deserves understanding. But I have to live the truth of what I think and what I announced in this case.”
Eduardo Menem took advantage of the interview to draw a critical line for the political future after Mneimiya. “When did Argentina fail? When Duhalde handed the government to Kirchner”He mentioned. He added: “I was the first to advise him not to attend, because that would legitimize a government that was carrying out fraudulent maneuvers.”
Regarding Kirchnerism, he was frank: “It is a party that does not want to give itself up.” He seeks only power and economic expansion for his administration. In order to perpetuate itself.” In his analysis, this logic distorted the original meaning of politics: “Instead of using it as a means of resolving conflicts peacefully, they resolve them by aggravating the conflict.”
Consult by number Cristina Fernandez de KirchnerHe said: “She is a smart, arrogant woman. Everything she says is wrong. She ran Congress the way she wanted, with abuse of power.” “He is a political prisoner.”.
He also denied the narrative that Menem’s family still has influence in the national government today: “To say that Menem is ruling is an exaggeration.”. However, he recognized his nephew Luli’s ability as a political actor. He explained: “He is a good goalkeeper and Karina has realized that. They will make some decisions, but they are very careful not to go against what Miley doesn’t like.”
“3% was a shame Typical of bad politicians. “There was no evidence that could lead to this disgraceful accusation,” he said in defense of the president’s sister targeted in the Spagnuolo audio scandal.
You can watch the full interview with Eduardo Menem tonight at 11:59 pm on TV A24in the program Luis Novaricio.
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