Argentina's political landscape is already looking toward the 2027 general elections, and one of the most anticipated moves is the preparation of a new national party by Patricia Bullrich, a former national senator and ex-Minister of Security under Mauricio Macri. In a strategic alliance with Gustavo Valdés, the former governor of Corrientes (2017–2021) who still holds influence in the province through his brother Juan Pablo, Bullrich has activated a legal party that could become her own vehicle for a presidential or mayoral run.
A New National Electoral Tool
According to a report by La Política Online, the vehicle is the Partido Popular Federalista (Popular Federal Party), originally from Corrientes. The party's legal status (personería) was granted in the city of Buenos Aires in April 2026, and since it already had recognition in five provinces, it automatically became a national party. The report indicates that this status will be extended to at least 12 provinces before the next election year.
This move echoes the strategy used by Javier Milei and his La Libertad Avanza (Freedom Advances) party, which built its own national structure with the help of his sister, Karina Milei. The new federalist platform gives Bullrich autonomy from the presidential palace and its coalition, allowing her to negotiate from a position of strength.
The 2027 Electoral Chessboard
Bullrich has not yet announced whether she will seek the presidency of Argentina or the mayor of Buenos Aires (head of government of the City of Buenos Aires). In a recent interview, she stressed that the City is a key district and that she has a clear vision for education, public administration, and trade. She also indicated that if the goal is to ensure the continuity of the current mayor, Jorge Macri, she might support that alternative as a matter of coalition loyalty.
Her relationship with the presidential administration, particularly with Karina Milei, is tense. Bullrich is reportedly worried that La Libertad Avanza might push her aside when deciding the presidential ticket. Having her own party grants her a powerful bargaining chip—or a potential breaking point if the talks fail.
Bullrich, Valdés and the PRO Dissidence
The alliance with Gustavo Valdés is not new. Valdés backed Bullrich during the primaries of the conservative coalition Juntos por el Cambio in 2023, when she contested with Horacio Rodríguez Larreta for the presidential nomination. Now, with the liberal party (La Libertad Avanza) holding power, Bullrich's team expects to ride on Valdés's infrastructure in the northeast, which is key for any national campaign.
This move has already stirred concern within the PRO (a member of the governing coalition) led by Mauricio Macri. Some insiders see it as a fracture risk. Bullrich's advisors, however, maintain that having an autonomous structure is necessary to prevent being at the mercy of the libertarian leadership.
What’s Next?
The internal calendar includes a major rally in Corrientes to display political muscle. Valdés would provide the full logistics. According to sources close to the operation, Bullrich wants to condition the Milei administration and will have the capacity to make a strong counterstatement if she is excluded from the presidential formula negotiation.
With a national party ready, Argentina's political future in 2027 now sees another powerful player who could either strengthen the current administration's candidate or become the main opposition from within the libertarian block. In any case, the seeds of the next electoral season are already planted.