13/07/2026 16:10 - Politica
For those following Argentine politics, the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA) is a crucial electoral district. The General Secretary of the Presidency, Karina Milei—sister and top advisor to President Javier Milei—is scheduled to receive the local lawmakers of the ruling party, La Libertad Avanza (LLA), on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The meeting will take place at Balcarce 50, the famous address of the Casa Rosada (the seat of the national government).
The gathering, organized by Pilar Ramírez, the president of the LLA legislative bloc, aims to review the year's progress and outline the first steps of their electoral strategy for 2027. This reorganization comes after the unexpected departure of Manuel Adorni, the former Cabinet Chief who was considered the natural candidate to become the city's Head of Government (the equivalent of a mayor).
A notable absence at the meeting will be Patricia Bullrich, a heavyweight in Argentine politics who currently leads the LLA block of national senators. Although she will not be at the table, Bullrich wields significant influence in the capital, commanding three local legislators: Juan Pablo Arenaza, Silvia Imas, and María Luisa González Estevarena.
According to media reports, Bullrich's movements have gained relevance; however, Karina Milei reportedly prefers a candidate with a more orthodox, or pure libertarian profile, to lead the city.
Another scenario on the table is the relationship with the current Head of Government, Jorge Macri, from the PRO party (a center-right coalition). Ties between the Milei administration and Macri have improved significantly in recent months, opening the door to speculation about a potential electoral agreement that could facilitate Macri's re-election.
If this understanding prospers, President Javier Milei would reportedly demand in exchange the total backing of the PRO party for his own presidential re-election bid in 2027.
This local reorganization happens while the national government pushes to eliminate the PASO (Open, Simultaneous and Mandatory Primaries, a unique Argentine electoral system), though they currently lack the 37 senators required. Internal polls suggest President Milei holds 32 percentage points of voter intention, compared to 27 points for prominent opposition leader Axel Kicillof.
Meanwhile, the economy is showing encouraging signs of stabilization. The country risk index has dropped to 402 points, and inflation in Buenos Aires for June was contained at 1.8%. Furthermore, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects a healthy economic growth of 3.5% for the country.
Source: La Prensa
Alfredo S. Quiroga
