Argentina's government defended its direction on Tuesday after Catholic Church leaders raised concerns about the number of people living in poverty in the country. According to Clarin.com, the administration of President Javier Milei responded to the criticism with a short message: the path it has chosen is the correct one.
Clarin.com reported the government's reply as "El camino es por acá," a phrase that translates roughly to "the way is through here." The exchange followed public remarks from Church figures about poverty levels in Argentina, though the reporting available does not detail the specific comments or who made them.
The back-and-forth places the Milei administration's economic approach against one of Argentina's most prominent institutions. The Catholic Church has long been an influential voice in Argentine public life, and criticism from its leaders carries weight in the national debate over social conditions.
Clarin.com covered the government's response as part of its live coverage of Milei on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The outlet framed the statement as a direct answer to the Church's criticism rather than a broader policy announcement.
What to watch next: whether Church leaders respond to the government's message, and whether the administration offers any further detail on its position regarding poverty in Argentina.
