‘Populism’ Slammed as ‘Threat’ to Democracy
Former Argentina President Warns of the Economic Dangers of Big Gov’t

Former Argentina President Mauricio Macri warned last week in Puerto Rico that the not only constitutes a threat to democracies in Latin America, but also throughout the world, stressing that the end result of “populism” is often big-government-generated inflation and crackdowns on economic liberties that impoverish countries.
“Populism offers you good prospects in exchange for your liberty and that you give more power to them, and prevents advances in the independence of justice, congress, freedom of the press, and, in addition, that you give up your future,” Macri, who served as president of Argentina between 2015 and 2019, told reporters during a roundtable organized by former Gov. Luis Fortuño’s Center for Economic Renewal, Growth and Excellence (Crece by its Spanish acronym), at a San Juan hotel last week.
To read the entire story subscribe now to our epaper at caribbeanbusiness. com
Related Posts
Latest News
-
Being Vigilant of the 7 Benchmarks to end 2022
We are just about to end the fourth quarter of...
- Posted November 22, 2022
-
Inflation Heading Down, What Happens Now?
The Four Benchmarks to review that confirm inflation may be...
- Posted November 14, 2022
-
The Six Factors to Expect during the end of 4Q22
We are deep within the fourth quarter we thought it...
- Posted November 10, 2022
-
Puerto Rico Banks Deliver strong earnings, beating most banks
Puerto Rico Banks Transformed their operational model The Puerto Rico...
- Posted November 9, 2022
-
US Congress Discrimination affecting the Puerto Rico’s Healthcare Ecosystem
The market dynamics that changed the Healthcare Ecosystem as we...
- Posted November 8, 2022
-
MCS contributes over $5 million to support member healthcare
The insurer distributed the amount among 409 community pharmacies in...
- Posted November 7, 2022
-
Droguería Betances Launches 60th Anniversary Ad Campaign
Droguería Betances has launched a new advertising campaign, “60 Reasons...
- Posted October 31, 2022
-
Puerto Rico Food Industry Helps Communities in Aftermath of Hurricane Fiona
Over three-quarters of a million dollars in aid to...
- October 24, 2022
-
Medplus Solutions celebrates 10 years Saving Lives
Innovation and continuous growth Expansion of specialized and more...
- May 18, 2022
-
Amazon Web Services Expands Operations in Puerto Rico
Local Office Will Offer Services to other Caribbean Islands...
- April 22, 2022
-
García Padilla: Rubio Is No Friend of Puerto Rico
Governor Says Rubio's Remarks Confirm he Works for 'Vultures'
- February 26, 2016
- 15
You must be logged in to post a comment Login