In the midst of the reconstruction of the block, the internal between Maximo Kirchner and Axel Kicillof It has been a recurring theme in Buenos Aires politics, generating diverse opinions and analyses about its impact on the management of the provincial government.
Although this dispute has not directly affected daily administration, it has raised alarm bells in several municipalities of the Justicialist Party (PJ), especially those that do not fully align with La Cámpora, the group led by Maximo Kirchner.
The relationship between the president of the PJ of Buenos Aires and leader of La Cámpora and the governor of the province of Buenos Aires, has been marked by tensions and strategic differences. While Kicillof focuses on his administration and consolidating his leadership in the face of future elections, Kirchner seeks to strengthen his influence within the PJ and ensure control of his group in the province of Buenos Aires.
Despite the differences, the daily management of the Kicillof government has not been significantly affected. Ministers and officials from both factions have managed to maintain a relatively harmonious coexistence, focusing on their responsibilities and the implementation of public policies.
Nicolás Kreplak, Minister of Health and close to La Cámpora, has stated that internal discussions do not interfere with management and that all the actors involved collaborate for the well-being of the province. This ability to separate political disputes from daily management has been key to maintaining stability in the provincial government.
However, the situation is different in some PJ municipalities, where internal tensions have generated concerns and difficulties. In several municipalities governed by mayors who do not fully align themselves with La Cámpora, internal tensions have generated problems in obtaining resources and in coordinating with provincial portfolios controlled by La Cámpora supporters.
Strategy
Mayors such as Fernando Gray, from Esteban Echeverría, have expressed their discontent with the lack of support and the difficulty in working with ministers loyal to Maximo Kirchner. Gray, one of Kirchner’s most vocal critics within the Buenos Aires PJ, has pointed out that the good coexistence observed in the provincial cabinet does not translate into effective management at the municipal level.
To manage these tensions, some mayors have opted to seek alternative alliances within provincial Peronism, trying to strengthen their position and obtain the necessary support for their municipalities. This strategy includes the formation of blocs and the search for agreements with other sectors of the PJ that are not aligned with La Cámpora.
