President Javier Milei attended the traditional Tedeum ceremony at the Cathedral Metropolitana in Buenos Aires on Monday to mark the May Revolution [1, 2].
The event serves as a primary national patriotic ceremony, but the presence and absence of key officials highlighted current political dynamics within the administration.
Milei participated in the service commemorating the 216th anniversary of the May Revolution [1]. He was accompanied by members of his cabinet and Buenos Aires City Governor Jorge Macri [1, 3]. The ceremony included a visible embrace between the president and Governor Macri, which observers said was a gesture of unity and political outreach [3].
However, the event was marked by notable absences. Vice President Victoria Villarruel did not attend the ceremony [3, 4]. Additionally, two ministers were absent from the proceedings [1].
During the service, Archbishop Guillermo Bolatti delivered a message that touched on social concerns. Bolatti said, "Nadie es desechable" [5].
The Tedeum is a long-standing tradition in Argentina, typically held on May 25 to honor the country's path toward independence. The gathering at the Cathedral Metropolitana brought together the executive branch and city leadership in a high-profile display of statehood [2, 4].
“Nadie es desechable”
The absence of Vice President Victoria Villarruel and two ministers during a major national anniversary suggests continuing internal friction within the ruling coalition. While the public display of unity between President Milei and Governor Jorge Macri aims to project stability, the fragmentation of the executive leadership at a symbolic event indicates a fragile political alignment.
