Javier Milei published his first Christmas message as Argentine President. The leader of La Libertad Avanza said on social media that the country is going through "the beginning of a new era" and shared a photo of him as a child with his sister, Karina Milei, current Secretary General of the presidency, with a Christmas tree in the background.
"Happy holidays to all Argentines," Milei headlined. He added: "I didn't want to pass up the opportunity to wish you a Christmas Eve with your family and have a merry Christmas tomorrow."
After 20 p.m. on Sunday, December 24, he added: "May these festivities mark the beginning of a new era for Argentines and may we make Argentina the country we always dream of."
The first message that Milei published as President on social media about Christmas.
Officials, governors, deputies, senators and leaders from across the political spectrum joined in the greetings. They called for a "peaceful Christmas" on social media and also to continue "working together for the country."
Among those messages was that of Vice President Victoria Villarruel on her account on the social network X: "Very Merry Christmas! Have a beautiful Christmas Eve. At 12 o'clock my thoughts for those who are not here and for all those who will be working and taking care of us," he said.
The message was accompanied by a video in which Villarruel asked that "2024 find us united, fighting to put Argentina back on its feet."
The Minister of Security, Patricia Bullrich, affirmed that the national government is "starring in one of the historic moments" of the country and promised to "work tirelessly so that each family feels that it is safe", as she sent a greeting to "each and every one of the citizens and members of the security forces" for Christmas. in a video he posted on his account on the social network X.
For his part, the Minister of Defense, Luis Petri, highlighted "the moving vocation of giving their lives for their Homeland that the men and women of our Armed Forces have," along with an image of officers.
He also sent his "embrace and gratitude for the vocation of service to the Nation and the commitment to generate the best possible conditions to live up to the greatest honor that an Argentine can accept."
The radical governor of Chaco, Leandro Zdero, called on his citizens not to lose "faith and hope."
"It's time to look forward because the Chaco we long for is getting closer and closer," he said.
The governor of Santa Fe, Maximiliano Pullaro, wished "happy holidays" and was "convinced" that if "the right thing is done, with austerity and working hard and united," we will move "forward."
His counterpart from La Rioja, Peronist Ricardo Quintela, asked his population to remain "strong in the face of the adversities that are presented to us" and urged "that feelings of empathy, love and solidarity prevail among us."
The governor of the province of Buenos Aires of Unión por la Patria (UxP), Axel Kicillof, wished "a Merry Christmas to the people of Buenos Aires" and called to continue "fighting for our rights and building the province we dream of."
The governor of Chubut, Ignacio Torres, posted a video greeting at the "end of a very difficult year", expressed his conviction "that this 2024" will find him "working side by side to move the province forward" and called on these dates to "recover the culture of effort and work".
"May the birth of the Baby Jesus fill the people of Santiago with blessings, harmony and happiness in our country, and love in our hearts so that peace may reign throughout the world," said the governor of Santiago del Estero, Gerardo Zamora.
The governor of Salta, Gustavo Sáenz, did the same, wishing "a beautiful Christmas Eve and a merry Christmas."
Meanwhile, the president of Cordoba, Martín Llaryora, called to share "these days with family and surrounded by affection. May peace, love and hope find us united."
"This Christmas we celebrate the arrival of the Divine Child, who renews in our hearts the Faith and Hope that are so necessary in these difficult times that we live as a people," reflected the governor of Formosa, Gildo Insfrán.
Congressman Ricardo López Murphy posted: "Very Merry Christmas to all Argentines! Enjoy with your families and let's toast with hope so that 2024 will find us with a renewed Argentina, full of order and freedom."
The Argentine ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Scioli, also wished a "Merry Christmas Eve" and a "Merry Christmas for all Argentines".
The leader of the Patria Grande front and former presidential candidate Juan Grabois sent a message to his followers to "have a beautiful Christmas Eve" and asked them "not to use pyrotechnics that harm people with autism, children and pets."
"Think of the teachings of Jesus, defend the rights of the poor as best you can, take care of the Homeland and do not allow yourselves to be subjugated by the Decrees, Needs and Urgencies of the rich. Merry Christmas," Grabois said.
With information from Télam.
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