Politics Local May 09, 2025

Macri Warns of Internal Strife in Buenos Aires Politics

Mauricio Macri expressed concerns over internal divisions within the PRO party, suggesting they may benefit Leandro Santoro in the upcoming elections in Buenos Aires. Despite setbacks, Silvia Lospennato remains optimistic about their chances.


Macri Warns of Internal Strife in Buenos Aires Politics

Former president Mauricio Macri warned about the possible consequences of the internal conflict between the PRO, La Libertad Avanza, and the sector of Horacio Rodríguez Larreta in the City of Buenos Aires. During an interview on channel A24, he expressed his concern stating that this division could favor Leandro Santoro in the elections.

In contrast to these concerns, deputy Silvia Lospennato expressed confidence in her statements by saying: "I believe in myself". Despite the challenging situation they face with the double attack from La Libertad Avanza and Larreta, who have chosen to confront the PRO, Lospennato remained optimistic. The author of the Clean Slate Law project that could not advance in the Senate, the deputy avoided appearing defeated and asserted her conviction amid the difficult legislative day.

In Macri's circle, doubts have arisen about a possible alliance with the ruling party in the province of Buenos Aires. Additionally, the former president criticized Javier Milei's government for the failure of the project in the Senate, questioning whether it was due to incompetence or unknown reasons. Amid this scenario of internal divisions and political tensions, the statements and positions of the various leaders outline a complex landscape ahead of the elections in the City of Buenos Aires.