Cracks in the Power Base: Mendoza vs. Kicillof
The political landscape of the Province of Buenos Aires—the most populous and influential electoral district in Argentina—is experiencing a significant tremor. According to reports from TN, provincial deputy and former mayor of Quilmes, Mayra Mendoza, used the streaming platform Sakura to air serious accusations against Governor Axel Kicillof.
The Loyalty Conflict
Mendoza described the Governor as disloyal and ungrateful toward former President Cristina Kirchner (the central figure of the current Peronist faction). Mendoza suggests that Kicillof is attempting to shed the 'Kirchnerist stigma' to broaden his appeal, a move she considers impossible and betraying to his political roots.
Strategic Division
The deputy pointed to the creation of the Movimiento Derecho al Futuro (MDF)—Right to the Future Movement—as a calculated maneuver to divide the Peronist movement. She argues that Kicillof reached his current position through a collective effort but is now seeking a solitary path to power.
⚠️ Allegations of Mismanagement and Abandonment
Mendoza provided specific details regarding the friction between her previous administration in Quilmes (a key city in the Greater Buenos Aires area) and the provincial capital, La Plata:
- ● Budgetary Discretion: She claims provincial funds are being distributed preferentially to mayors aligned with the MDF.
- ● Communication Breakdown: She alleged that during her final year as mayor, the Governor ignored her calls and requests.
- ● Frozen Infrastructure: Reports of over 800 housing units and a train station remaining unfinished.
- ● Education Cuts: School agreements were halted, though she noted these were also affected by the national austerity measures of President Javier Milei.
| Specific Claim | Details & Context |
|---|---|
| Water Infrastructure | Urgent need for works on the San Francisco and Las Piedras creeks to prevent catastrophic flooding. |
| Road Infrastructure | Criticism of the fourth lane of the Buenos Aires-La Plata highway, labeling it a decision favoring the capital city over the province. |
| Financial Debt | A reported national government debt to the province estimated at 15 trillion Argentine pesos. |
What's Next?
While Governor Kicillof continues to expand the MDF with a Federal Plenary scheduled for September 19, 2026, in Avellaneda, Mayra Mendoza reminded the public that Cristina Kirchner has been under house arrest for over a year, lamenting the lack of support from certain leaders within the movement.