President Javier Milei is at the center of a controversy after blaming the Argentine pop star Lali Esposito that they lived “at the expense of children’s hunger,” alluding to their participation in government-subsidized festivals. This attack has sparked a wave of solidarity towards Espósito from prominent figures in Argentine culture and politics, highlighting the complexity and disagreement surrounding cultural management and its financing.
The solidarity towards Lali Esposito It is not limited to one sector or genre of music; It covers a wide spectrum within the artistic community. Personalities like Bizarre, Maria Becerra, Tini Stoessel, cazzu, Nicky Nicole And Ricardo MolloAmong other things, they have expressed their support and underlined the perception of an unjustified attack on the singer.
Milei accused Lali Espósito of living “at the expense of children’s hunger.” Photo: AFP
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The origin of criticism by Javier Milei and Lali Espósito
In a recent interview with the broadcaster LN+: Javier Milei responded to the criticism directed at him Lali Esposito while Cosquín Rock, with a controversial tone. Milei stated that all artists present at the festival, including those he ironically named Lali 'deposit'received government funding and argued that the government of Córdoba was providing the event with subsidies totaling one billion pesos.
In addition, the leader claimed that Espósito had been a recipient of government payments in other jurisdictions, citing a specific example in which the artist received them $350,000 for an appearance, although he has not provided detailed evidence to support this accusation.
On his part Lali Esposito responded to these claims during his talk at the Cosquín Rocks, by adapting the lyrics of his song “Who are they?” to express his rejection of criticism of his alleged financial dependence on the state.
He changed some of the text to suggest that they were questioning him “live from the state” and not through your personal decisions. In addition, Espósito used his appearance to express his opposition to the so-called “Omnibus law”a series of reforms promoted by Javier Milei This has led to protests in Argentina and underlined the critical attitude towards the policies of the leader and his followers.
Javier Milei attacked Lali Esposito again. Photo: @JMilei/Twitter
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Solidarity with Lali Espósito
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The controversy has transcended the cultural sphere and touched political fibers. Even party members Republican Proposal (PRO)allied with President Milei, have shown their solidarity with Espósito.
Lali Espósito responded to Milei's attacks during her performance at Cosquín Rock and adjusted the lyrics of her song. Photo: AFP
This situation reflects the blurred lines between political criticism and the demonization of the cultural sector, a tension that Espósito addressed in his public response to the president, in which he defended the importance of culture and criticized the spread of false information and abuse of performance.
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President Milei did not soften his position, but repeated his criticism of what he saw as a “cultural architecture” that benefits politicians to the detriment of the population. His answer not only reinforces his vision of a necessary change in cultural management and financing, but also intensifies the debate about the role of the state in culture and art.