# Argentina municipal elections and 2027 campaign drive > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-municipal-and-party-election-reshuffle > Updated: 2026-09-09T01:55:26.000Z. Sources: 142. Developments: 16. As the 2027 election cycle approaches, Peronist leaders in Argentina are intensifying efforts to organize while navigating internal divisions. Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof continues to expand his political space, the ‘Movimiento Derecho al Futuro’ (MDF), through regional plenaries and preparations for a federal event in Avellaneda. Kicillof’s platform focuses on national sovereignty, industrialization, and science, while offering criticism of the current administration’s economic and foreign policies. To manage factionalism, the Liga de Intendentes Peronistas is attempting to serve as a political bridge, meeting with both Kicillof and La Cámpora leader Máximo Kirchner to discuss the socio-economic consequences of President Javier Milei’s policies. Efforts to consolidate the movement have also included specialized assemblies, such as the Federal Meeting of Peronist Women in Catamarca. Kicillof has intensified his opposition to President Milei through strategic regional activities. During a visit to Misiones to meet with Governor Hugo Passalacqua, Kicillof signed cooperation agreements regarding security, biotechnology, and industrial development, including the integration of the National University of Misiones into the ‘Puentes’ program. This trip, which included tours of the Misiones Biofactory and the Las Tunas yerba mate cooperative, served as a political demonstration of strength. During this visit, Kicillof also criticized President Milei’s proposal to eliminate the PASO primary elections, arguing the reform is a strategy to prevent opposition parties from organizing effectively for future elections. In La Plata, Kicillof has also escalated his critique of national economic policies, claiming they have led to significant job losses and company closures since December 2023. Additionally, the provincial government held the 4th Productive Congress in La Plata to address labor reform, industrial policy, and the effects of economic deregulation on SMEs and regional production. ## Claims - Jorge Ferraresi visited San Miguel on 5 August to support Governor Axel Kicillof's 2027 campaign. (disputed by 2 sources) - Jorge Ferraresi will visit San Miguel on 5 August as part of his provincial campaign. (disputed) - Axel Kicillof blamed President Javier Milei's economic plan for the country's current situation. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Kicillof called for broad unity to defeat La Libertad Avanza in future elections. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Kicillof questioned the validity of positive macroeconomic indicators given the impact on families. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Kicillof accused the national government of intentionally suppressing wages. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Mario Benavente is the candidate for mayor of the Capital city in the municipal election on August 2. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Two massive plenary meetings were held by the Frente Cívico por Santiago in support of Benavente's candidacy. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The first plenary took place at Club Coronel Suárez with militants from circuits 7, 7A and 9. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Senator Gerardo Zamora and Governor Elías Suárez led the plenary events. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Vice governor Carlos Silva Neder, mayor Norma Fuentes, and Senator José Neder attended the meetings. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Mario Benavente pledged policies in sport, culture, education and job training if elected. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Axel Kicillof visits Misiones to sign cooperation agreements Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof visited Misiones to sign cooperation agreements and criticize President Milei's economic and electoral policies during a tour focused on production and regional development. 46 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/axel-kicillof-opens-bonaerense-productive-congress ### 2026-08-31: Axel Kicillof criticizes Milei's economic policies in Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof criticized President Javier Milei’s economic policies, citing job losses and social hardship, while local officials reported funding their own rabies vaccines due to national 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/governor-kicillof-criticizes-milei-administration-in-la-matanza ### 2026-08-29: Peronist Women hold federal meeting in Catamarca Over 1,000 Peronist women met in Catamarca to debate economic challenges, AI's impact on work, and political strategy for 2027. Meanwhile, PJ leaders in Necochea called for new party affiliations. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peronist-women-gather-in-catamarca-affiliation-drive-set-for-necochea ### 2026-08-27: Axel Kicillof and Peronist leaders organize ahead of 2027 elections Peronist leaders, including Axel Kicillof and Máximo Kirchner, are navigating internal divisions and building political structures in preparation for the 2027 elections while opposing President Milei's policies 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peronist-mayors-meet-with-mximo-kirchner-in-merlo ### 2026-08-19: Axel Kicillof criticizes Milei's economic plan during national tour Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof is building a national political alternative for 2027, criticizing President Milei's economic policies during high-profile visits to Chaco and political seminars in La Plata. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/axel-kicillof-expands-political-agenda-through-labor-and-technology-initiatives ### 2026-08-16: Peronist leaders meet to coordinate political strategy and unity Peronist leaders Axel Kicillof, Sergio Massa, and Máximo Kirchner met to coordinate a unified political strategy and defend PASO elections, planning joint provincial visits to build a collective front. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peronist-leaders-meet-to-coordinate-political-strategy-and-unity ### 2026-08-10: Axel Kicillof emerges as key opposition figure amid Peronist reorganization Axel Kicillof is consolidating his position as a leading opposition figure in Argentina, challenging President Milei over infrastructure funding while Peronist leaders organize for the 2027 elections. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buenos-aires-political-movements-shift-strategies ### 2026-07-30: Argentina municipal election campaigns intensify as candidates rally in Santiago, La Banda and Yerba Buena Argentina’s municipal election campaigns ramp up with rallies in Santiago, La Banda and Yerba Buena, featuring candidates Mario Benavente, Miguel Torres, Roger Nediani and Federico Pelli. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-municipal-mayoral-campaigns-close-in-santiago-and-la-banda ### 2026-07-28: Frente Cívico rallies boost Mario Benavente and Llamil Abdala ahead of Santiago del Estero municipal elections Mass rallies led by Governor Suárez and Senator Zamora back Mario Benavente and Llamil Abdala for mayoral races in Santiago del Estero, as opposition fragments ahead of the 2 August municipal elections. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mario-benavente-gains-massive-frente-cvico-support-ahead-of-august-2-municipal-election ### 2026-07-28: Kicillof's 2027 Unity Drive Gains Momentum in Argentine Provinces Kicillof’s 2027 Peronist unity push sees Ferraresi’s San Miguel stop, union endorsements in Concordia and Tandil, and a La Ríoja gathering led by Governor Quintela, while Kicillof skips the event. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buenos-aires-province-political-leaders-rally-support-ahead-of-2027-elections ### 2026-07-26: Argentina's parties stage final campaign rallies before municipal elections Argentina's political parties are holding final rally events ahead of the 2 August municipal elections, featuring candidates and senior senators Gerardo Zamora and José Emilio Neder. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentinas-parties-stage-final-campaign-rallies-before-municipal-elections ### 2026-07-24: José Ruiz campaigns for mayor in Argentine municipality Retired officer José Ruiz, Liberal mayoral candidate in Argentina, vows budget audits, private‑sector jobs and a revived local festival ahead of the 2 August election. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jos-ruiz-campaigns-for-mayor-in-argentine-municipality ### 2026-07-17: Buenos Aires mayoral races heat up as Ferraresi, Posse launch campaigns Jorge Ferraresi and Gustavo Posse have launched mayoral campaigns in Buenos Aires Province, with Ferraresi targeting a 2027 governorship and Posse seeking to reclaim San Isidro’s mayoral seat. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buenos-aires-mayoral-races-heat-up-as-ferraresi-posse-launch-campaigns ### 2026-07-14: Martín Aguilar launches mayoral candidacy in Nueva Esperanza, Argentina Martín Aguilar announced his mayoral run for Nueva Esperanza, backed by PJ leaders, ahead of the 2 August municipal election. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/martn-aguilar-launches-mayoral-candidacy-in-nueva-esperanza-argentina ### 2026-07-12: Jorge Ferraresi touted as leading candidate for Buenos Aires governor Peronist leaders Ariel Burtoli and Armando Bertolotto endorsed former Avellaneda mayor Jorge Ferraresi as a strong contender for the Buenos Aires governorship in the 2027 race. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorge-ferraresi-touted-as-leading-candidate-for-buenos-aires-governor ### 2026-07-04: Argentina eyes new mayoral contenders in La Plata and Yerba Buena for 2027 Kirchnerist Josefina Bolis and Libertad Avanza’s Federico Pelli are being positioned as mayoral candidates for La Plata and Yerba Buena in Argentina’s 2027 elections. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-eyes-new-mayoral-contenders-in-la-plata-and-yerba-buena-for-2027 --- Cite as: Argentina municipal elections and 2027 campaign drive. 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