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Gerardo Merino elected UCR president in Chubut amid internal rift
Gerardo Merino, the mayor of Trelew, has been elected as the new president of the Unión Cívica Radical (UCR) in Chubut following a convention in Esquel. While Merino has called for party unity and urged members to focus on external political opponents rather than internal disputes, the election has highlighted significant fractures within the organization.
In response to the election results, Sergio Guajardo announced the formation of a new internal opposition group named Radicalismo Federal. Guajardo, representing the mountain region, indicated that the internal contest exposed deep-seated differences that could affect the party's future stability.
The provincial governor, Ignacio Torres, has signaled his support for Merino. The internal tension follows the party's previous role in supporting Torres's governorship, and the emergence of an organized internal opposition presents a new challenge for the party's leadership.
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Chubut · Gerardo Merino · Ignacio Torres · Sergio Guajardo · Unión Cívica Radical
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The internal election in Chubut exposed divisions that could impact the future functioning of the party.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gerardo Merino called for party unity and stated the enemy is outside the party rather than within. www.rionegro.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gerardo Merino was elected as the new president of the Unión Cívica Radical (UCR) in Chubut. www.rionegro.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chubut Governor Ignacio Torres expressed a preference for Gerardo Merino. www.rionegro.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sergio Guajardo announced the creation of a new opposition space within the UCR called Radicalismo Federal. www.rionegro.com.ar