The governor of La Rioja, Ricardo Quintelahas taken a significant step in his political career by making his candidacy for the presidency of the national Justicialista Party (PJ) official. This decision occurs in a context of intense political activity and after the call of the former president Cristina Kirchner to form a unity list within the party.
The election date is scheduled for November 17, and the contest with Cristina Kirchner promise to be one of the most relevant in the Argentine political sphere. Quintela He presented his candidacy with the “Federalism and Justice” list, and appointed Jorge Yoma and Daniel Llermanos as his representatives.
This list seeks to represent a federalist vision and social justice, facing the adjustment measures that, according to Quintela, have been implemented by the ruling party. The presentation of his candidacy was made before the Electoral Board of the Justicialista Party, marking the formal beginning of his campaign to lead the party.
The news of Quintela’s candidacy comes shortly after Cristina Fernandez Kirchner will use his social networks to call for the unity of Peronism in the middle of an internal dispute with Axel Kicillof. The former president, in an open letter, expressed her willingness to accept the challenge of debating in unity and building a strong and cohesive Peronism.
However, the call for unity has not been enough to dissuade Quintela from moving forward with his candidacy. In his message, the governor highlighted the importance of leadership that represents all provinces and promotes a federalist agenda.
“I also want to debate in unity. I believe, like Cristina, that there is no one left over here and my project is to lead a process of unity, with everyone in it,” the governor wrote on his social networks.. This statement reflects his intention to seek integration within the party, but also his determination to compete for the presidency of the PJ.
Candidacy
Quintela’s candidacy has generated various reactions within Peronism and in the environment of Cristina Kirchner. Some sectors see his candidacy as an opportunity to renew the party’s leadership and strengthen its presence in the provinces. Others, however, consider that internal competition could weaken the unity of Peronism at a crucial moment for the country.
The political context in which these elections are taking place is complex. The Argentine economy faces significant challenges, and the government of Javier Milei has implemented adjustment policies that have generated controversy and discontent in various sectors.
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