Buenos Aires, November 24 (NA) – Leaders from different sectors of Peronism expressed their condolences on Monday for the death of the mayor of Berazategui, Juan José Mussi, whom they defined as an 'unyielding militant' and a 'prócer' of justicialism. The governor of La Rioja, Ricardo Quintela, expressed: 'I am immensely grateful to fate for having met him, for learning from him, his militancy and his love for the Fatherland.' The deputy of UxP and former Minister of Health of Buenos Aires, Daniel Gollan, stated: 'Peronism suffers the loss of an invaluable comrade, a great person and a historical mayor of Berazategui. Berazategui loses one of its best sons and Peronism a loyal and consistent militant.' 'I always admired his unwavering loyalty, and above all, that enormous human quality that made him so special. Until always, comrade Juan José Mussi.' The mayor of La Plata, Julio Alak, recounted from his social networks: 'Dear Juan José, you departed to immortality leaving us an immense example of militancy at the service of the People and the Fatherland. That man gave his life to Berazategui and Peronism is in mourning. He was also Secretary of Environment and Sustainable Development of the Nation during our administration,' he added. 'Our accompaniment and condolences to family and friends... and, especially, to his son Patricio, who was also mayor of Berazategui, and for whom I have great affection,' he expressed from his social networks. Cristina Kirchner's message: 'May God, Perón and Evita always have you in glory,' she concluded. As reported by the Argentine News Agency, after Mussi's death, the current municipal Secretary of Public Works, Carlos 'Turco' Balor, is preparing to take the reins of the municipality. 'Juan José leaves an indelible legacy of work and love for his people,' concluded Fernández. Alberto Fernández's message. The former president, Alberto Fernández, in turn, expressed that 'a great comrade, a great mayor, and above all, an exceptional person has passed away.' Sergio Massa's message. 'I've known Juan José since I was a kid. He always had words of encouragement, and I always valued his point of view and opinions. 25 years of shared dreams and learnings. A great man has left us.' For the governor of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillof, he was an 'unyielding militant, a historical reference of Peronism and an exemplary comrade.' While the Minister of Community Development, Andrés Larroque, praised him as a 'prócer of Peronism', the mayor of Esteban Echeverría, Fernando Gray, highlighted him as a 'key figure in the history of Berazategui, his place in the world'.
