2023-12-31 14:43:02
President Javier Milei would announce in the next few days the elimination of the figure of “First Lady”, considering her an “old” and “degrading figure for women.” However, in reality, she is a figure that has no legal basis. Furthermore, the president plans move next week to the Olivos Presidential Residencewhere he will work and live, although in principle he will not live with his partner Fátima Florez.
Although Milei maintains a close relationship with Flórez, everyone is expected to keep their own space for now. However, this could change in the future.
In an article published today in the newspaper Clarín, journalist Nicolás Wiñazki offers a preview of the elimination of the protocol figure of First Lady and the transfer to Olivos.
At this time, President Javier Milei is in Mar del Plata, with his partner, the artist Fátima Florez. Since before assuming the Presidency and until now, the president’s residence is the Libertador hotel.
Is there legislation for the role of the First Lady or First Gentleman?
In Argentina, the position of the First Lady is not defined or regulated by a legal framework specific. There is no regulation in Argentine legislation that delimits their roles or functions.
Unlike a public official, the First Lady has no formal responsibilities assignedalthough he frequently assumes public tasks.
This role is not contemplated in the National Constitution or in the Human Rights Treaties, being rather a figure that emerged from tradition. In this context, an absence of specific regulation is identified in Argentine positive law, a regulatory gap that some legislative projects have attempted to address without success to date.
Bernardino Rivadavia and Juana del Pino
Throughout Argentine history, since the time of Juana del Pino, wife of Bernardino Rivadavia, To date, the wives of presidents have played various roles and have been involved at different levels in the public and institutional sphere of the country.
While some have maintained a low profile, remaining almost in the shadows during their period as First Lady, others have opted for a more active role, collaborating closely with their husbands in various areas, especially in social aspects.
The last “First Lady”: Fabiola Yañez
Fabiola Yanezthe partner of former president Alberto Fernández, sought to maintain a discreet profile in the role of First Lady of Argentina, but it did not happen during the pandemic and his birthday party.
With a degree in journalism and an actress, Yáñez participated in social initiatives and institutional roles, such as the honorary presidency of the Banco Nación Foundation and the coordination of the First Ladies Alliance.
Although not having a state budget assigned for his activities, Yáñez was the subject of media attention and investigation for the use of State resources on some occasions.
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