The electoral unfolding promoted by the governor of the province of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillofhas generated an intense political and logistics debate in Argentina. This decision, which implies separating local elections from nationals, had not been implemented since 2003 and raises significant challenges for both the organization and political dynamics.
In this context, the president Javier Milei It plays a key role, since its position and decisions will be decisive for the viability of this process. Axel Kicillof He justified the unfolding arguing that the implementation of the single paper ballot (BUP) for the national elections, promoted by the Milei government, would complicate the electoral act if carried out in an concurrent way.
According to the governor, to vote with two different systems the same day would generate long lines, confusion and a chaotic process that could prevent all citizens from exercising their right to vote effectively. Therefore, he decided to advance the provincial elections to September 7, while the nationals will take place on October 26.
However, this decision is not exempt from political tensions. On the one hand, Kicillof It seeks to consolidate its leadership in the province and mark distance from Kirchnerism, which preferred concurrent elections to avoid internal divisions in Peronism.
On the other hand, unfolding requires the collaboration of the National Government, since the province has no recent experience in organizing separate elections and needs logistical and security support.
This is where President Milei comes into play. Although your administration is not obliged to collaborate, Kicillof Formally requested the help of the National Executive to deploy an electoral command with federal forces, such as the Gendarmerie and the Federal Police, and guarantee the security and transparency of the process.
Good predisposition
According to official sources, Milei has shown good predisposition to collaborate, but the conversations are still in an initial stage and depend on the signing of a presidential decree. Milei’s role is not limited to logistics. His position against unfolding also has political implications.
On the one hand, collaborate with Kicillof It could be interpreted as a gesture of openness and pragmatism, which could strengthen its image as a national leader. On the other hand, this decision could generate criticism within their own political space, especially among those who see unfolding as a strategy of Peronism to gain electoral advantage.
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