US EditionMilei Skips Greeting VP and BA Mayor
- On May 26, 2025, President Javier Milei participated in a Tedeum ceremony in Buenos Aires but deliberately avoided any interaction with Vice President Victoria Villarruel and Mayor Jorge Macri.
- The refusal stemmed from longstanding tensions caused by Macri's PRO party calling early elections, which broke alliances with Milei's La Libertad Avanza.
- Milei, who has not spoken to Villarruel for months and has a year-long feud with her, also criticized Macri for hiring Antoni Gutierrez-Rub, whom he called 'human garbage.'
- Milei posted 'Rome does not pay traitors' on X and accused Gutierrez-Rub of running a 'dirty campaign' against him during the 2023 election.
- This incident highlights deep political divides in Argentina and suggests ongoing conflict within the ruling coalition and opposition ahead of further elections.
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What Does “Rome Does Not Pay Traitors” Mean? The Story Behind the Phrase Is Found in History
The phrase goes back to the second century B.C. and President Milei used it yesterday, after the tédeum; the use of the Roman liturgy and the interpretations given to it
Milei skips greeting VP and BA Mayor
Argentine President Javier Milei publicly justified his refusal to greet Vice President Victoria Villarruel and Buenos Aires Mayor Jorge Macri during a Tedeum ceremony at the Metropolitan Cathedral marking the May 25 celebrations, citing betrayal and criticizing their associations. 'Rome does not pay traitors,' Milei posted on X.
Javier Milei Justified Why He Did Not Greet Victoria Villarruel and Jorge Macri During the Tedeum: “Rome Does Not Pay Traitors”
The president ignored his vice president and the head of government from Buenos Aires during his admission to the Metropolitan Cathedral. He then gave his explanation on social networks.
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