On May 25, 2025, during the traditional Tedeum ceremony at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires, President Javier Milei notably avoided greeting both Vice President Victoria Villarruel and Buenos Aires Mayor Jorge Macri. This public snub occurred as Milei entered the cathedral, where he greeted several officials but deliberately bypassed Macri, who had extended his hand, and Villarruel, standing nearby .

Later, Milei addressed the incident on social media, stating, “Roma no paga traidores” (“Rome does not pay traitors”), implying a sense of betrayal by both officials. He further criticized individuals associated with their political campaigns, particularly targeting Catalan advisor Antoni Gutiérrez-Rubí, whom he accused of orchestrating a smear campaign during the recent Buenos Aires legislative elections .

This event underscores the escalating tensions within Argentina’s political landscape, especially following Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza, achieving significant victories in recent elections, thereby challenging the traditional dominance of the PRO party in Buenos Aires .