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 failed to manage corruption and improve Argentina's economic situation during a recession. In 2000, after bribery accusations among UCR officials and the cabinet, Álvarez quit as vice president, causing rifts within the Alliance.