The governor of the province of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillof, was once again in the midst of a controversy after his repeated and discretionary use of a state medical helicopter for transfers that are not directly linked to official functions, but to personal activities went viral and family members.
According to available information, the ultra-Kirchner Kicillof used on multiple occasions a medical aircraft owned by the State of Buenos Aires, and therefore financed with public resources, to travel to destinations such as Martín García Island.
The operating cost of the helicopter amounts to approximately $2,000 per hour, reinforcing criticism surrounding the use of state funds for their personal trips.
Kicillof's numerous trips One of
the cases occurred in October 2023, during Mother's Day. On that occasion, the provincial president moved with his family to the island to carry out recreational activities
.The trip was carried out with the medical helicopter of the State of Buenos Aires, a practice that has been repeated since the beginning of its administration.
These outings would not be limited to specific dates, but would include celebrations such as New Year, Father's Day and meetings with family, friends and officials.During that visit, his wife, the writer Soledad Quereilhac, was photographed carrying out recreational activities such as kayaking and nature tours, in a context unrelated to public management tasks.
