Former Uruguayan President Jorge Batlle has stated President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner “wants to be kicked out of government”, replicating Argentine opposition comments.
Battle had previously made controversial statements towards Argentina when he was in office, saying all Argentines are “thieves”. He latter apologized.
Talking to a radio show today, the former president said Ms Kirchner will finish her mandate “normally” and added: “But she is eager to be kicked out by someone.”
“Everyone will help her [finish her mandate]. But she has an exotic mentality; she wakes up in the morning and thinks: ‘Well, who am I going to pick a fight with today?’” Batlle said.
Batlle’s statements echo Argentine opposition leader Elisa Carrió, who today said CFK is allegedly planning a “self-coup” for Sunday’s opening of Congress sessions.
The former Uruguayan President also aimed at Pope Francis, saying he is “too fond of kirchnerism”.
“He [the Pope] is saying terrible things. Regrettably, populism thrives in certain sectors of the Catholic Church,” he said.
“When these people get out of government [meaning kirchnerism], Argentina will make a huge jump forward. Today, amid a world crisis and making great mistakes, Argentina has grown more than Brazil,” Batlle concluded.