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Mauricio Macri’s Policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Argentinian voter ranked them on the quiz.

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the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Argentina raise taxes on the rich?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Party’s support basePro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Healthcare  ›  Contraception

Should the government provide greater access to contraception?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes


Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo, but free for low-income students with excellent grades

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseHurt

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseMore

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, and more police should be added to high crime areas

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Argentinian flag?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

Should Argentina continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in Argentina, have the right to vote?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Elections  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, and reduce their salaries and retirement benefits

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Argentina increase or decrease military spending?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

  Party’s support baseNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, but only for medical use

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, but increase oversight

Immigration  ›  Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

  Party’s support baseNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Foreign Policy  ›  Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

  Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo