Argentinian elections in 2023 named 'Libertad Avanza' (La Libertad Avanza) won 40.84% of the votes. The elections in Congress resulted in the 'Together for Change' (PRO) coalition winning the majority, while 'Libertad Avanza' became the largest party in Buenos Aires, gaining seats from 37 to 101. In the Senate, the Together for Change coalition secured 20 seats out of 24.
President Javier Milei, the leader of the 'Libertador' front in the Retiro district, stated: 'We are holding our first libertarian congress in Argentina'. He also expressed his desire to negotiate with other parties to achieve a basic agreement: 'We have ten days to form a government with senators from other political factions'. Milei also proposed a 'majoritarian election' for the reform of the electoral system.
The victory of the party is not yet certain for the candidates, as some other potential leaders close to Milei, including Economy Minister Luis Caputo and Minister Santiago Caputo, are not excluded. The commands discuss the distribution of responsibilities and the strategy. Milei, however, stated: 'This was our common mistake, and without any clause of the majority, the president can act as he sees fit', referring to the internal ruling of the chamber.
Regarding the coalition, Patricia Bullrich, the Minister of Security and leader of 'Libertad Avanza', stated: 'We are appealing to all governors with a parliamentary majority to reject these agreements'. She added that in many of her previous positions, both as a senator and as a minister, she has promoted national and capitalist programs.
Inside 'Libertad Avanza', there is a major debate. The supporters of Karin Milei, the presidential candidate's secretary, support the 'violet purification' in the lists, while the supporters of Santiago Caputo are pushing for a more pragmatic approach to the party's ideology.
Notable events in the Buenos Aires primaries, where the leader in the Senate, Gerardo Werthein, was also excluded from the presentation, were overshadowed by other issues, such as the posts, the ex-candidates in the presidential elections.
'We will begin the Great Argentina,' said Milei, clarifying that the unity of the coalition is not only necessary for the primary elections, but also with other political factions for the realization of a master plan.
