Macri Visits Villa La Angostura for Rest and Relaxation
After 35 days spent negotiating trade deals in Qatar, Argentine President Mauricio Macri has arrived in Villa La Angostura for some much needed rest and relaxation before deciding whether or not he will seek re-election later this year.
Dec. 24, 2022 5:06AM
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A picture of President Mauricio Macri relaxing by Lake Nahuel Huapi in Villa La Angostura, Argentina
Argentine President Mauricio Macri has arrived in the small Patagonian town of Villa La Angostura to rest and relax after a grueling 35-day trip to Qatar. The president, who is known for his aversion to paying taxes, was in Qatar negotiating trade deals. Macri's trip was met with mixed reactions from the public, with some criticizing his decision to leave Argentina during a time of economic crisis while others applauded him for attempting to strengthen international ties. The president has been criticized in the past for taking extended vacations abroad while facing financial hardship at home. His recent trip to Qatar only added fuel to the fire as it came shortly after he announced that Argentina would be seeking an IMF loan of $50 billion dollars. While in Villa La Angostura, Macri will be staying at a luxurious hotel located on the banks of Lake Nahuel Huapi. He is expected to spend several days there before returning home and resuming his duties as president. Macri's visit comes at an interesting time as Argentina prepares for its upcoming presidential election in October 2019. It remains unclear whether or not Macri will seek re-election but it appears that he is taking this opportunity to rest and reflect on his future plans before making any decisions. It seems that despite all of the criticism he has faced over his trips abroad, Macri still believes that traveling can help him gain perspective on both domestic and international issues facing Argentina today. Whether or not this vacation will help him make any important decisions remains unknown but one thing is certain: Argentineans are eagerly awaiting news about their leader's next move.