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Peronist Party (PJ) Congress in Mendoza shifts internal power
The Peronist Party (PJ) held a provincial congress in Mendoza, resulting in a significant shift in internal power. The faction led by several mayors successfully defeated Kirchnerist representatives in the election for the Electoral Board, which will oversee candidate lists and election regulations until 2027.
While the current leadership reported a decisive 64 to 44 victory for the mayors, Kirchnerist representatives disputed the results, claiming a closer 58 to 51 margin. The election of the board is considered a critical step for the party's future organization.
Celso Jaque, the Mayor of Malargüe, addressed the internal divisions, stating that the primary challenge for Peronism is achieving unity in preparation for the 2027 elections. Despite the friction between the mayoral faction and groups like La Cámpora, the congress managed to approve all agenda items unanimously, including the designation of party authorities and gender parity adjustments for the Disciplinary Tribunal.
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Celso Jaque · Flor Destéfanis · La Cámpora · Mendoza · Partido Justicialista
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kirchnerist representatives claimed the vote count was 58 to 51. radioregional.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mayors defeated Kirchnerist representatives in the election of the Electoral Board. radioregional.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Electoral Board was designated to serve until 2027. radioregional.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Celso Jaque emphasized the need for party unity ahead of the 2027 elections. newsonline.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The current leadership reported a vote count of 64 to 44. radioregional.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The PJ Congress in Mendoza approved all agenda items unanimously. weblavoz.com.ar