Federico Achával leads Greater Buenos Aires mayor popularity ranking

Federico Achával, the mayor of Pilar, has positioned himself at the top of a regional popularity ranking while emphasizing the need for local control over strategic resources.

According to a survey by CB Global Data conducted in early August 2026, Achával achieved the highest image differential in the Greater Buenos Aires area with +23.6 points, an improvement from previous measurements. He was followed closely by Federico Otermín of Lomas de Zamora (+23.2) and Leonardo Nardini of Malvinas Argentinas (+21.6).

Separately, Achával has advocated for local sovereignty regarding the management of essential assets. He stated that relinquishing control over strategic resources would equate to