The government responded to Quintela's threat of expropriations if Peronism returns to power: "He is telling Argentinians 'we want you to stay poor'"

The Argentine government, through Chief of Cabinet Diego Santilli, strongly criticized La Rioja Governor Ricardo Quintela, labeling him a "dinosaur" following his threats of expropriations and nationalization if Peronism returns to power. Santilli argued that Quintela's remarks essentially convey a desire for Argentines to remain in poverty.

Separately, in unrelated developments involving Peruvian policy, the government of Peru announced plans to militarize key border posts and immediately expel convicted foreigners as part of a new legislative package presented by Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde Llosa.