My biggest concern is that Argentines have meat at reasonable prices

In this context, the president told him that during an interview with Minister Matías Kulfas, he stressed that a measure had to be implemented that Mujica had taken during his presidency: “It seems wonderful to me that exporters export meat, but my biggest worry is that Argentines can eat meat. We must do like Pepe, who guaranteed the Uruguayans reductions at reasonable prices ”.

“The first obligation of this government is to think of Argentines, that is why I have a permanent example in you, believe me”Fernández pointed out.

In this context, he recalled a similar conflict over the price of meat that Néstor Kirchner’s government had in 2006, “I was chief of staff, and it was resolved with the same measure that Pepe had taken” by Uruguay, he said the Argentine President. This measure consisted in keeping the cups that Argentines consume the most at affordable prices and making the export cups more expensive.

Considering this, Mujica reflected: “In the Río de la Plata, meat is a political issue. The meat problem in our city is serious. “

“I am not going to allow us Argentines to pay an astonishing price for meat and that is the problem to be solved. The barbecue is for everyone and we have to guarantee it,” said Fernández.

To end her conversation, Mujica wished her good luck in negotiations with the meat export sector and expressed her affection: “The best decoration is your friendship.”

“Pepe is a huge man, with a difficult life, and he came to the presidency with no hard feelings. Being able to talk to him is a time to feed and learn from life,” Fernández said.