The news is irritating because it highlights that the Argentine vote is heterogeneous and fluid: driven by rejection of traditional politics, the need for hope, and economic reality, rather than rigid blocks of faith or party. The space that Gebel occupies does not arise from nowhere. Milei understood this well and captured a significant portion of that sector, incorporating nine evangelical deputies into La Libertad Avanza. Milei conquered with a narrative that clearly separates friends and enemies, with direct confrontation that energized many but fatigued others. And he does this because, in an electorate where half prioritize hope over dogmas—as reflected in the San Andrés University survey—Gebel sounds fresh and human amidst polarization. That freshness is what irritates different sectors. In all cases, the annoyance lies in the same thing: Gebel breaks molds and forces everyone to adjust their pace, as Lucas Romero of Synopsis points out by noting that moderate profiles could attract, in hypothetical scenarios, the undecided vote that usually defines elections. Styles make the difference and fuel that tension. Gebel—if he decides to enter—would expose a truth that is sometimes forgotten: Argentines vote diversely, guided by what affects us day to day, by what mobilizes or exhausts us. IP In that freedom of the vote, in its heterogeneity, lies the real pulse of democracy. Because Gebel does not propose an ideological revolution or a return to the past: he offers empathy, closeness, and a message that crosses lines. And that, in a country where turnout in the October legislative elections fell to 68%—the lowest since the return to democracy, reflecting a deep citizen fatigue—generates a palpable irritation. But the panorama is marked by uncertainty: the economy, alliances, and social mood can change everything. Others, like Jaime Durán Barba, suggest that the next great outsider will be someone with a more spiritual and less economic profile than Milei's. In the evangelical world itself, there are voices that view him with reserve: they consider him too media-driven, too open for the strictest canons. And in the media, objections vary: some highlight his historical stance against same-sex marriage as a conservatism wrapped in marketing; others see in his tour a calculated political trial, with union support, and fear that it will dissipate forces without building something new; there are those, after seeing him on stage, who warn that a leadership with an evangelical accent might be closer than imaginable, and they are unsettled by his ability to convene without traditional party apparatus. Evangelicalism represents one in five Argentines today, according to INDEC estimates and specialized studies, and has gained ground in neighborhoods where social containment is vital. However, the adjustment—with contradictory measures such as the increase in the Universal Child Allowance—created fissures, as political scientist Julio Burdman points out when speaking of an opposition that needs urgent renewal to compete in 2027. Gebel, with a three-decade career filling stadiums since the nineties and a megachurch in California that gives him international reach, positions himself in that gap. Perhaps the future president will not be the most doctrinaire or the most strident, but the one who best captures that people, above all, seek a viable horizon without so much noise. Libertarians perceive him as a possible risk to the evangelical support that was key to the government in October. Some warn that without a robust territorial structure, he could dilute into an anecdote. He has supported Peronist positions in the past, has participated in international events, and always distances himself from the idea of a church immersed in state power. He is an outsider with solid foundations: a prosperous congregation and a global career that grant him independence, without the need to start from television marginality as happened to Milei in his beginnings. All share the same feeling: that of a player who changes the game without asking for permission. Towards 2027, Milei appears as the favorite in most polls, with figures placing him between 52% and 57% in runoff scenarios according to consultancies like Isasi-Burdman. When an influential unionist like Juan Pablo Brey presents him as someone capable of uniting without strict party labels—although not with unanimous support in the labor movement—the rumor gains strength. Gebel seems to sense this and avoids promises of a confessional country; he hints at one where empathy and dialogue have a place. Experts read him as an unpredictable variable. Gebel opts for humor, vulnerability—he speaks bluntly about his Asperger's—and inclusion. Buenos Aires, December 14 NA- In December 2025, Argentina navigates a sea of contrasts. Javier Milei has managed to tame inflation and sustain a fiscal surplus, but poverty—which according to INDEC fell to 31.6% in the first half—still affects millions, and unemployment remains around 7-8%, according to the latest official measurements. In that context of macroeconomic advances but still-tightened pockets, Dante Gebel emerges as a figure that upsets the board. Some see him as a project 'assembled from above,' far from Milei's more spontaneous rise. The path is open, and figures like Gebel remind us that someone unexpected can always appear to walk it. Ricardo Raúl Benedetti for Agencia Noticias Argentinas. The vote in Argentina has always been this way: faith influences but does not determine; it competes with the fatigue of politics as usual, with the impact on the wallet, with the desire for someone who inspires personal trust. His show is not mere entertainment: it combines personal anecdotes, self-deprecating humor, and messages that resonate with diverse audiences. His 'PresiDante' tour sells out theaters with a mix of humor and deep reflections, and a strategic silence fuels rumors about a possible presidential candidacy in 2027. The opposition parties are already watching him closely: some are exploring him to rebuild bridges without the weights of the past, others to strengthen the center-right. The networks are buzzing with divided opinions: some applaud his authenticity, others doubt his motivations or a message of prosperity that clashes with daily reality. That autonomy generates unease because it does not depend on conventional structures. In society, the echo is multiple. He is not just a media pastor; he is an element that unsettles libertarians, Peronists, unionists, and political observers. People of different beliefs, origins, and political paths fill his events. Notable is that his audience does not form a compact block.
