Victoria Villarruel sparks tension after meeting with Governor Gildo Insfrán

Argentine Vice President Victoria Villarruel has sparked political controversy following a private meeting with Formosa Governor Gildo Insfrán. The encounter, held during an institutional visit to the northern region, has drawn criticism from the hardline libertarian wing of the administration at Balcarce 50, who view the meeting with the Peronist leader as a political concession.

Villarruel’s supporters argue the meeting was a necessary institutional move to build bridges with provincial governors, citing the government's legislative weakness in the Senate. Meanwhile, internal tensions within the ruling coalition are escalating. Senator Patricia Bullrich has faced friction with the executive branch and Vice President Villarruel over issues such as the 2027 Budget and cuts to disability services. Bullrich has utilized social media and public appearances to signal her dissent, contributing to a visible rift within the La Libertad Avanza political landscape.