Former Argentine President Mauricio Macri expressed his support for Gabriel Pradines in the local party internal election, aiming to displace Casado in Mendoza. On the other hand, Alfredo Cornejo, the current governor of the province, has maintained a dialogical stance with the national government, recognizing similarities between his administration and that of Javier Milei.
In a recent meeting, Casado revealed that President Milei's sister has sought to maintain governability through allied governors. Although no specific electoral strategies were defined (as Mendoza is at stake for 5 seats in the Chamber of Deputies), the meeting symbolized a first approach between the national government and a faction of the Mendoza radicalism interested in an alliance with La Libertad Avanza.
During the dialogue between Karina Milei and Casado, fundamental topics for Mendoza were addressed, such as mining, privatizations, hydrocarbons, connectivity, and security. From Mendoza's perspective, the National Committee of the UCR does not represent the needs of the electorate or the provinces, and strengthening the alliance with the Nation is imperative for local development.
Cornejo's support is significant at a time when Mendoza seeks to bolster its economy and promote development projects in line with the national agenda. The closeness between Casado and Bullrich was key to his arrival at the vice governorship, especially within the radical sector known as "Grupo Malbec," which supported Bullrich in her internal dispute against Horacio RodrÃguez Larreta.
In conclusion, the national government recognizes the provincial administration of Mendoza as a strategic ally in a political context where movements and alliances are being shaped for future electoral challenges.
