Argentina Economy Minister Caputo attacks Kicillof, rules out pre-election spending surge

Economy Minister Luis Caputo publicly called Buenos Aires governor Axel Kicillof an 'antichrist' and accused him of wanting the poor to suffer, while ruling out a 'plan platita' (pre-election spending spree) and urging retirees to value their incomes. The remarks signal deepening political polarization ahead of elections and reaffirm the government's fiscal austerity stance, though the personal attack may escalate tensions with the opposition.