However, De la Rúa soon revealed himself as unable or unwilling to tackle corruption and to revive the Argentine economy, which was in a recession, with innovative measures. In 2000, amid a scandal caused by accusations of bribery involving UCR senators and members of the cabinet, Álvarez resigned from the vice presidency, gravely hurting the unity of the Alliance.
De la Rúa soon showed his inability or unwillingness to combat corruption and boost Argentina's economy, which was in a recession. In 2000, due to bribery allegations involving UCR senators and cabinet members, Álvarez resigned from the vice presidency, significantly weakening the Alliance.