The Argentine Industrial Union (UIA, for its initials in Spanish) expressed its “profound unrest and concern” over statements made by Argentine President Javier Milei during an investors forum in New York on Tuesday. Now it turns out that being an industry leader in Argentina means stealing,” it argues. “The industrialist takes a risk and pays up, whether he comes out on top or not. If those who defend [the industry] are crooks, who gets to keep everything they pay?” it retorts. Argentine industry in crisisMilei’s comments came at a time when Argentine industries are struggling to make ends meet.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald March 12, 2026 14:43 UTC