Macri Sparks LLA and PRO Alliance Talks for Nationwide Coalition

Inside the Second Alliance Meeting at Casa Rosada

The closed-door session began at 17:00 and lasted approximately two hours, following a brief arrival where De Andreis and Ritondo met outside on the esplanade at 16:57. Inside the building, the Pro delegates were received by chief of staff Diego Santilli, Chamber of Deputies head Martín Menem, and subsecretary of institutional relations Eduardo “Lule” Menem. According to coverage published by LA NACION, the talks opened with a lighthearted remark from Ritondo regarding a previous marathon legislative session in the lower house, after which Santilli coordinated the meeting.

When asked by journalists whether Pro’s primary demand was for La Libertad Avanza to respect provinces currently governed by Pro, De Andreis stated that no such conditions were tabled. Instead, the participants reviewed the political situation across 17 districts. Ahead of the summit, De Andreis conveyed a direct message from Mauricio Macri, urging officials to make every effort to safeguard the current political shift in Argentina and prevent a return of Kirchnerism.

Territorial Strategy and Legislative Alignment

Ritondo told reporters after the meeting that both forces could run on a joint ticket in districts where Pro governs as well as those managed by other political actors. “The logic is to go into an alliance across the entire country,” Ritondo stated, noting that Pro maintains ongoing local agreements with the radicalism while evaluating the territorial map without defining specific candidates yet. Meanwhile, La Libertad Avanza seeks Pro’s backing for President Javier Milei’s reelection, while Pro aims to preserve its traditional political stronghold in the City of Buenos Aires.

This political coordination runs parallel to recent legislative votes in Congress. Pro demonstrated its alignment by supporting two key executive-backed projects in the Chamber of Deputies: the reform of the Central Bank’s (BCRA) charter and the Fiscal Innocence II bill. The following day, the Senate advanced the administration’s judicial nominees with solid support from allied lawmakers.

Deliberations Over the PASO Primaries

He noted that Pro will monitor how the legislation progresses in the Senate—the chamber of origin—before finalizing its position in the lower house, where Pro holds 12 seats.

“The PASO system does not have everything against it, nor everything in favor,” Ritondo remarked to reporters, pointing out that both Milei and Macri previously emerged from primary contests. However, he acknowledged that primaries carry a substantial financial cost and require voters to visit the ballot box up to six times during election years that coincide with provincial primaries. De Andreis added that Pro’s primary institutional influence remains concentrated in the Chamber of Deputies.

Economic indicators also formed part of the dialogue, with Santilli reporting a downward trajectory for future inflation metrics, highlighting recent growth figures, and reviewing mortgage credit announcements led by Economy Minister Luis Caputo. Nevertheless, internal divisions persist within Pro regarding the depth of integration with the current administration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the main objective of the meeting at Casa Rosada?

The meeting aimed to establish a nationwide political agreement between La Libertad Avanza and Pro, building on initial talks held two weeks prior to align strategies ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Which districts were reviewed during the discussions?

According to the participating officials, the meeting included a review of 17 territorial districts.

What is Pro’s official stance on the abolition of the PASO primaries?

Pro has not taken a definitive stance on the suppression of the PASO primaries. Party leaders stated they will wait for the debate to advance in the Senate before determining their final voting posture in the Chamber of Deputies.