13/06/2026 15:10 - Politica
Político argentino hablando en un estrado con banderas peronistas y cartel de Cristina Libre de fondo en un salón gremial lleno de personas
Máximo Kirchner, Argentine national congressman and son of former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, visited the city of Paraná on Friday, June 12, 2026. He led a political event at the Germán Abdala hall of the ATE (State Workers' Association) headquarters, located on Colón Street.
Máximo Kirchner is a prominent Argentine politician and leader of La Cámpora, a Peronist youth political organization named after the hometown of his father, late President Néstor Kirchner. He has been a national deputy since 2017 and represents the Kirchnerist wing of Argentine politics.
The gathering brought together activists, political leaders, union members, and social organizations under one unifying demand: the freedom of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK), who has been under house arrest for a year following a corruption conviction that her supporters consider politically motivated.
According to sources close to the organization, Wado de Pedro—a key Kirchnerist figure who served as Minister of the Interior during CFK's presidency—is expected to participate in upcoming events as part of this nationwide tour.
The auditorium featured several local Kirchnerist leaders from Entre Ríos province:
Notably absent was Stefanía Cora, former senator and Ledesma's running mate in the last provincial election, who did not participate in the event.
Máximo Kirchner's speech strongly criticized the national government's economic policies and warned about the social consequences of the ongoing crisis.
"We are convinced that we must travel throughout our country. It is being severely affected by these economic policies, and Argentine families are suffering more and more," he told the audience.
The leader of Unión por la Patria (the Peronist opposition coalition) stated that "if this continues, the quality of life for Argentines will only get worse". He mentioned concerning indicators related to mental health and the deterioration of living conditions.
"If Argentina's external debt is not restructured, it will be very difficult for our hospitals, schools, and universities to have the necessary resources."
References to the Kirchner surname were constant throughout the event. Tomás Ledesma recalled historic visits by Néstor Kirchner and Cristina Fernández to Paraná, supported by a video shown before the speeches.
Máximo Kirchner responded: "Tomi, I thank you for the surname comment, but ten years ago I already said there are no miraculous surnames." He added that "a person cannot do it alone with just a surname, because Cristina wasn't alone—it was a people who lined up behind their president because they knew she wouldn't abandon or betray them."
The term "patriada" refers to a collective patriotic effort or movement. It's a call for people to mobilize and work together toward a common political goal, drawing on nationalist sentiment and collective action.
The leader of La Cámpora called for "a new patriada" and asked for support: "No one can do it alone." From Entre Ríos—described as "the federal cradle of Argentina"—he called to "fight to turn the country's situation around."
The speech closed with a focus on the former president. "We demand and want Cristina walking alongside her people," Kirchner declared, prompting enthusiastic chants from supporters.
He asserted that Cristina Fernández de Kirchner wants to return to active politics: "Cristina is dying to be with her people, to embrace them and defend them." He emphasized that "they haven't made her say anything against her people" and that "she never made a decision against her people either."
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) served as President of Argentina from 2007 to 2015, succeeding her late husband Néstor Kirchner. She remains a polarizing figure: revered by supporters as a champion of the poor and social programs, while critics point to corruption convictions. Since 2025, she has been under house arrest following a corruption conviction related to public works contracts during her presidency.
Regarding internal Peronist debates, Kirchner stated that "Peronism is not in a position to ban anyone", though it can host debates. "This is not for the timid," he affirmed, aligning with his criticism of a Peronism that "has become very tepid."
Kirchner made special mention of Indio Solari, legendary leader of the Argentine rock band Los Redonditos de Ricota, who passed away on June 5, 2026. "I'm coming to the house of a friend who left us," he said, visibly moved. The musician was born in Paraná.
Indio Solari (real name: Carlos Alberto Solari) was one of Argentina's most influential rock musicians. As leader of Los Redondos, he created a cult following and became an icon of Argentine counterculture. His connection to Paraná made the city a pilgrimage site for fans. He died on June 5, 2026.
He also criticized the governor of Entre Ríos, Rogelio Frigerio, for "living in Buenos Aires", alluding to the ongoing debate about provincial governors' actual residences.
Regarding pension reform in the province, he indicated that measures are making things "much steeper for the people and much easier and simpler for the big interests of international mining and oil corporations."
The visit occurred amid activities promoted by various Kirchnerist sectors marking one year since Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's house arrest. The rally sought to strengthen dialogue between Peronist factions and position the former president as a political alternative for future elections.
Tomás Ledesma closed the event with a message: "It's about talking less about internal politics and party lists, and talking more about people's problems."
Sources:
Alfredo S. Quiroga
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