The ruling party is redefining its parliamentary agenda, focusing on electoral reform and an economic package. Led by Chief of Cabinet Diego Santilli, the Government is negotiating with provincial governors the possible return of 'colectoras' to strengthen Milei's re-election, while seeking to pass the 2027 Budget.
El oficialismo atraviesa un complejo escenario legislativo para modificar la ley electoral rumbo al 2027. La Libertad Avanza propone habilitar listas colectoras como moneda de cambio, pero enfrenta el rechazo del PRO, la UCR y gobernadores peronistas, además de dudas internas en un Senado donde no cuenta con los 37 votos necesarios.
Senator Patricia Bullrich has distanced herself from President Javier Milei by rejecting 'colectoras', warning they deform the electoral system. This complicates the government's pact with governors for the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, internal Peronist struggles see factions comparing Governor Kicillof to historical union leader Augusto Vandor.
Senator Patricia Bullrich spoke out against the use of collector lists, warning that they deform the electoral system, sparking a debate on the government's strategy for 2027. Meanwhile, the economy shows encouraging signs with Luis Caputo's financial plan.
Assuming a more traditional stance, Argentina's national government aims to abolish primary elections and reinstate 'colectoras' (joint ballots) adapted to the Single Paper Ballot. This strategy, led by new Cabinet Chief Diego Santilli, seeks to consolidate re-election.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
