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The Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge García Cuerva, called on the national government to restore investment in public works and strengthen the states presence in the most vulnerable neighborhoods. According to the prelate, the lack of infrastructure policies in these areas facilitates the spread of drug trafficking and deteriorates the quality of life of the most needy communities. We insist that there are very valuable public policies that guarantee a present and intelligent state in working-class neighborhoods. When the state withdraws, other actors take its place, and this often means the rise of drug trafficking, García Cuerva warned. The archbishop also addressed the suspension of funding for the Socio-Urban Integration Fund (FISU), a program aimed at urbanizing working-class neighborhoods. This fund has been defunded by the Javier Milei administration, citing alleged irregularities in its management by community leaders. If there were cases of corruption, they should be investigated, denounced, and sanctioned, but these policies in themselves are necessary and have a positive impact, he maintained. The Church emphasizes that investment in infrastructure in the most disadvantaged areas not only improves the living conditions of residents but also prevents the growth of illegal economies and provides development opportunities. In this context, García Cuervas call joins other voices calling for the reactivation of housing, sanitation, and urban development projects. |
