29/06/2026 21:45 - Politica
Buenos Aires Province Government Minister Carlos Bianco publicly revealed he contacted Diego Santilli to request an urgent meeting and receive a provincial delegation, while denouncing that "the national government has erased the province from its management map".
This declaration comes amid growing tension between Governor Axel Kicillof's administration and President Javier Milei's national government, escalating in recent weeks over budget disputes and divergent public policies.
Context for international readers: Buenos Aires Province is Argentina's most populous district with over 17 million inhabitants—roughly 40% of the country's population. It has its own government structure separate from the autonomous Buenos Aires City (CABA). This creates a complex federal dynamic where provincial and national interests often clash.
In alignment with the provincial-government conflict, teachers' unions AMET, FEB, SUTEBA, and UDOCBA have called for a provincial strike on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, marking the first large-scale strike against Kicillof's administration.
Unions denounce a public education budget cuts scenario and demand:
What is FONID? The National Teacher Incentive Fund was a supplementary payment for educators that the national government suspended, causing significant income loss for teachers across Argentina.
The resignation of Manuel Adorni on June 27, 2026, following scandals involving a 775% wealth increase (from $20 million to $944 million Argentine pesos) and $500,000 USD in undeclared cryptocurrency, triggered a national cabinet crisis. Santilli's appointment, who maintains good relations with Karina Milei (the President's sister and key advisor) and Santiago Caputo, aims to stabilize the administration.
However, tensions with Buenos Aires Province—the country's largest electoral district—persist over financing disputes and divergent public policies. This conflict could have national implications given the province's demographic and economic weight.
| Key Players | Role | Political Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Axel Kicillof | Governor, Buenos Aires Province | Peronist (Frente de Todos) |
| Javier Milei | President of Argentina | La Libertad Avanza |
| Diego Santilli | Cabinet Chief (designate) | PRO (center-right coalition) |
| Carlos Bianco | Government Minister, PBA | Peronist (Frente de Todos) |
Sources: La Nación, Ambito, GBA.gob.ar, official government information.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
