Headline: Tensions Rise Between LLA and PRO: Tourism and Elections in Buenos Aires
Short URL: /politics/2023/01/BuenosAires-LLA-PRO-Tourism-Elections
Karina Milei and Jorge Macri, at odds
The national tourism secretary, Daniel Scioli, found himself in the middle of a heated debate between La Libertad Avanza (LLA) and Pro when he proposed extending the vacation days for Buenos Aires residents to boost the tourism industry. The idea was swiftly rejected by the city government, adding another layer of tension to the political landscape ahead of the upcoming elections.
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The city government, headed by Jorge Macri, hit back through their spokesperson, Laura Alonso, who criticized Scioli’s proposal. The relationship between LLA and PRO has been strained since Macri decided to split elections through a late-December decree. This decision was just the culmination of a series of divisive issues between them, including disagreements over the budget and the new urban code.
Initially, the discussion was about the economic impact of tourism in early January. However, it quickly evolved into a political debate, parsing the upcoming elections. Scioli, who still holds influence from his time as governor of Buenos Aires province, believes that he received informal support from his counterpart in the city, Valentín Díaz Gilligan. Yet, his wishes were ignored, and the tourism sector felt the pinch.
In response to Alonso’s criticism, Scioli’s team fired back, asserting that their proposal was not politically motivated. They argued that the secondary school year in Buenos Aires begins on March 5th, making it impossible for schools to accommodate the extra vacation days. Observe as both sides seek to frame their responses in the best light before the election.
As the election season gears up, both LLA and PRO are mobilizing their forces. Karina Milei, the leader of LLA, has tasked her local party president, Pilar Ramírez, with heading the campaign. Ramírez has been meeting with new affiliates via Zoom and plans to organize events with national ministers in the city’s communes.
Even as preparations for the electoral battle intensify, both parties are trying to draft a platform that will resonate with voters. Macri, facing criticism from both his allies and opponents, has hired Antoni Gutiérrez Rubí, a Spanish consultant who has worked on campaigns for Cristina Kirchner and Sergio Massa. As Macri seeks to rally his base, LLA laughs at his proposed tax reforms, noting that they had already proposed similar measures.
As the political rhetoric heats up, the city braces for a tense year of political maneuvering in the lead-up to the elections. With both sides consumed by the electoral battle, expect more sparks to fly as we move closer to October.
Keywords: LLA, PRO, Elections, Buenos Aires, Tourism, Political Tensions
Meta Description: La Libertad Avanza (LLA) and Pro clash over Scioli’s proposal to extend vacation days, adding fuel to the political fire ahead of the upcoming elections in Buenos Aires.
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