Overview

• The pair closed the first multisectoral meeting on the merchant marine, naval industry and waterways at Puerto La Plata, joined by more than 200 union leaders and business representatives.
• Kicillof warned of an "attack without precedent against workers" and accused Milei of serving foreign interests that endanger employment, production and science.
• Debate centered on presidential decree 340/2025, rejected by both chambers of Congress, which attendees said drives port, maritime and river deregulation that undermines sovereignty and labor protections.
• Jorge Taiana, named head of Fuerza Patria’s national list on August 17, appeared with Kicillof to urge turnout to deny a "blank check" to the national government in the September 7 provincial vote ahead of the October 26 midterms.
• Union and local leaders including Walter Correa, Juan Carlos Schmid, Hugo Yasky, Mario Secco and Fabián Cagliardi took part, highlighting priorities such as the Canal Magdalena and a national merchant fleet, as Kicillof also criticized Milei for raising fraud claims.