On January 29, 2025, Ernesto Daniel Zisuela passed away, a shadowy figure in the political power of Florencio Varela, whose actions left a trail of corruption and exploitation. Zisuela operated in the shadows, close to Julio Pereyra, without holding political positions but influencing the local power dynamics for years.
Zisuela's entry into politics dates back to his youth, participating in Justicialism. From early on, he was involved in controversies, including a traffic accident with fatal consequences where he vanished as the driver. As Julio César Pereyra rose to the mayoralty in 1992, Zisuela joined the power circle, becoming part of scandals such as the opening of a bar that exploited minors in 1995.
His political career was marked by accusations of corruption, embezzlement, and ties to illegal activities. Even after his conviction in 2021 to 13 years in prison for promoting the prostitution of minors, Zisuela maintained influence and protection within certain political and union circles. His corrupt practices involved the complicity of various actors, both from the ruling party and the opposition, highlighting a network of cover-up entrenched in the city.
Zisuela's end in common prison marked a turning point in Florencio Varela, revealing his crimes and the network of accomplices that supported him. Despite the denunciations and scandals, the local political and union system allowed this sinister character to thrive, affecting the lives of countless individuals, especially women and minors. His death ended decades of impunity and corruption in the city but uncovered the entrenched corruption in the upper echelons of local power.
The actions of Zisuela, his accomplices, and protectors sketch a dark panorama of corruption and abuse in Florencio Varela, evidencing the urgency for transparency, justice, and accountability in local political and union structures.
