The recent meeting between Jorge Macri and Karina Milei This meeting was a significant attempt to calm tensions that have arisen between Pro and La Libertad Avanza (LLA) in the Argentine political arena. This meeting, which took place in a context of growing political differences and conflicting votes in the Legislature, reflects the efforts of both leaders to find common ground and avoid further fragmentation within their respective parties.
Jorge Macri, head of the Buenos Aires government, and Karina MileiSecretary General of the Presidency and sister of President Javier Milei, met privately to address the recent short circuits that have arisen between their blocs.
One of the main points of friction has been the vote in the Buenos Aires Legislature, where the LLA bench, headed by María Pilar Ramírez, voted against a project by the Executive to authorize the City to take out loans to carry out road works through Autopistas Urbanas SA (AUSA) during the session of August 22.
This vote against surprised Jorge Macriwho sensed that the libertarian sector could adopt a combative position in future votes. During the meeting, Macri He reproached Karina Milei for this position, seeking to understand the reasons behind the decision and explore possible solutions to avoid future conflicts.
Karina Mileifor his part, clarified that his bloc is not interested in confronting or resisting all of Pro’s projects, but asked Macri to intercede and resolve the dispute over the name of LLA with the sector that includes Ramiro Marra, Eugenio Casielles and other Oscar Zago’s bishops.
The meeting also addressed other critical issues, such as Ariel Lijo’s list of candidates, the distribution of fiscal resources and the obstacles to access to public information. These issues have been points of contention between Pro and LLA, and the lack of coordination has generated distrust between both blocs.
Strain
However, the meeting between Macri and Milei It was seen as a positive step towards restoring harmony between the two parties, although mistrust still prevails and peaceful coexistence has not been achieved.
The context of this meeting is important to understand the current political dynamics in Argentina. La Libertad Avanza, led by Javier Milei, has gained ground in national politics, and its influence in the Buenos Aires Legislature has been significant. However, internal differences within LLA and tensions with Pro have complicated collaboration between the two blocs.