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Peronism faces internal divisions over leadership and PASO reforms
Peronist leaders across Argentina are navigating intense internal divisions and debating the future of the party's leadership ahead of the 2027 elections. A central point of contention is the potential elimination of the PASO (Open, Simultaneous, and Mandatory Primaries) electoral system, which many provincial leaders argue is essential for democratic candidate selection and preventing top-down appointments.
In Tucumán, Governor Osvaldo Jaldo has explicitly rejected any electoral agreement with former governor Juan Manzur, signaling a deep rift within the provincial Peronism. Meanwhile, in the interior provinces, leaders like Sergio Uñac and Ricardo Quintela are pushing for a more federalized approach to party leadership, seeking to ensure that the party's presidential candidate is not solely determined by the political structures of Buenos Aires.
In Buenos Aires province, tensions remain high as Axel Kicillof attempts to consolidate his leadership. While some allies advocate for a large party-wide PASO to legitimize future candidates, others, such as Senator Mayra Mendoza, have criticized Kicillof for allegedly dividing the movement and exercising discretion in resource allocation. These regional disputes reflect a broader struggle to unify various factions of the Justicialist Party amidst shifting national political dynamics.
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Axel Kicillof · Gerardo Zamora · Juan Manzur · Justicialist Party · Justicialista Party · Osvaldo Jaldo · Sergio Massa · Sergio Uñac
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Gerardo Zamora has considered the possibility of a candidacy to be premature. radiotvsierras.com · santafederf.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com · impactoinformativo.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] Axel Kicillof is currently building a political project without formally confirming a candidacy. radiotvsierras.com · santafederf.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com · impactoinformativo.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] Peronist leaders from the interior of Argentina are seeking to ensure the electoral offering is not limited to the AMBA region. radiotvsierras.com · santafederf.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com · impactoinformativo.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] Sergio Uñac has requested the Justicialist Party (PJ) authorities to establish a party primary to define the Peronist presidential candidate. radiotvsierras.com · santafederf.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com · impactoinformativo.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] Ricardo Quintela met with the league of mayors from Buenos Aires province in San Vicente. radiotvsierras.com · santafederf.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com · impactoinformativo.com.ar