Argentina political landscape shifts ahead of 2027 elections

Political maneuvering and polling data indicate shifting dynamics ahead of Argentina's 2027 elections. A survey by the Observatorio de Psicología Social Aplicada (OPSA) at UBA reveals that 61% of Argentines desire a change in government, while 58% disapprove of Javier Milei's administration. The study notes that while discontent is high, a clear alternative leadership has not yet emerged.

In Mendoza, internal tensions are rising within the ruling coalition. National Deputy Luis Petri is signaling gubernatorial ambitions for 2027, creating friction with Governor Alfredo Cornejo. Esteban Allasino, the Mayor of Luján de Cuyo, has been observed engaging with both Cornejo and Petri, suggesting a complex political positioning.

Regional movements are also intensifying. In Santa Fe, Peronist figures like Omar Perotti and Germán Martínez are being discussed as potential successors. In Junín, La Libertad Avanza (LLA) is asserting its independence from the PRO, emphasizing its own local team despite ongoing talks for a provincial alliance. Meanwhile, in Valle Viejo, the UCR is facing internal challenges as factions contest candidate lists due to past alliances with La Libertad Avanza and Primero Catamarca.