The political scene of the Justicialist Party (PJ) of Buenos Aires is in a moment of high tension, with Maximo Kirchnerpresident of the PJ in Buenos Aires and head of La Cámpora, exposing the growing internal divisions. At a recent event in La Plata, Kirchner sent encrypted messages to Governor Axel Kicillof, while reaffirming the leadership of his mother, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK).
During the event, Maximo Kirchner He made a show of force, using tacit references to point out the political construction that is developing around Kicillof. This event, held at the Club Atenas in La Plata, was the closing of a series of activities within Peronism in Buenos Aires, where each sector measured its firepower in the internal discussion.
The speech of Kirchner It was full of messages directed at different political actors. In particular, he stressed the need not to avoid internal debate, sending signals to leaders in important positions who, in his words, “believe they are victims.”
This comment seems to be directed at Kicillof and his inner circle, who have been at the center of political construction in the province of Buenos Aires. The liturgy of the act included a new song by the militants, whose message seemed to be directed directly at Kicillof.
The lyrics of the song, “Cristina is the leader/Let’s see if they understand/We are Perón’s soldiers/And the country is not for sale,” are a clear response to Kicillof, who in a previous event had asked to “compose a new song” within Peronism.
The relationship between Maximo Kirchner and Axel Kicillof The situation has been tense for some time. Although there seemed to be a truce in recent months, recent events have increased the tension. In particular, Kirchner’s absence from important events led by Kicillof has been seen as a snub.
Internal division
For example, at a recent event in Florencio Varela, several members of Kicillof’s cabinet, including Juan Martín Mena (Justice), Nicolás Kreplak (Health), and Daniela Vilar (Environment), were absent, which was interpreted as a sign of internal division.
The act of Maximo Kirchner In La Plata, it was a clear demonstration of his power within the PJ of Buenos Aires. The presence of numerous mayors and legislators showed that he has strong territorial support. However, the absence of Kicillof and his inner circle underlines the depth of the internal division. In this context, CFK’s figure remains central. Máximo Kirchner made it clear that his space is not there to hinder anyone, but he also reaffirmed his mother’s leadership, sending a clear message to those who seek to challenge her leadership.
