Title: Milei‘s Strategy in the City of Buenos Aires: A Bold Move Amidst Political Maneuvers
In the political landscape of the City of Buenos Aires, the plans of Jorge Macri to advance the local elections have been seen as a strategic move by the libertarians, who believe that the PRO party is on the defensive due to its perceived poor management. Close sources to Javier Milei, the leader of La Libertad Avanza (LLA), are convinced that Macri’s decision to desdoble the local elections in late June is a sign of fear of losing the city to Milei’s growing influence.
Macri’s Desdoble: A Double-Edged Sword for Milei
While Macri’s announcement on April 9 to hold the elections in June seems to favor the PRO party, libertarians are not shying away from the challenge. They believe that Macri is vulnerable due to his high disapproval rating, and they are confident that they can win over a significant portion of the incumbent party’s electorate. The libertarians have been pushing forward with their strategy to challenge the PRO party on its home turf and recently held a rally in the neighborhood of Floresta, led by Karina Milei.
However, some within the LLA camp admit that Macri’s move could pose some obstacles. If the elections were to be held in June, the libertarians would lose the visibility and momentum gained by their high-profile figures, such as presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni and former security minister Patricia Bullrich, who were being considered as senatorial candidates. This would force them to find alternative, less recognizable candidates to run for the legislature.
An Election Landscape in Flux
The libertarian party is also factoring in the potential impact of Macri’s strategy on national elections. If the libertarians are excluded from the provincial and national electoral race in Buenos Aires, it could signal the lack of a political accord between the PRO and LLA parties in other districts as well. This could ultimately hinder their goals for the 2023 elections, where they aim to challenge the ruling party and take control of key positions.
Currently, the PRO party holds a strategic advantage in Buenos Aires, with former Buenos Aires City Deputy Mayor Diego Santilli leading the party’s list. Meanwhile, Sebastián Pareja, Milei’s campaign manager, is working to unify the officialist national factions in the province, which include supporters of both Patricia Bullrich and José Luis Espert. However, these efforts face an uphill task, as the PRO party is considering a forward bloc to pressure the libertarians and split the anti-Kicillof vote.
Milei’s Camp: Unwavering in Their Strategy
Despite the challenges posed by Macri’s announcement, Milei’s camp shows no signs of yielding. In fact, they believe that the desdoble could be a strategic mistake, as it allows them to focus their efforts on a single contest rather than diluting their strength across multiple races. They are convinced that, regardless of any agreements between Milei and Macri, the best course of action is to maintain their fierce opposition to the PRO party’s rule, both in the city and the province.
The libertarian party under Milei’s leadership continues to push forward, criticism towards Macri’s excessive spending on elections continues, and they remain steadfast in their goal to arrebatar la ciudad al PRO in 2027. While uncertainty looms, one thing is clear: Milei’s camp is not backing down, and the political landscape of Buenos Aires will be closely watched as these developments unfold.
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