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Argentina ruling coalition internal disputes

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Municipal tensions within the Peronist Party in late July 2026—marked by competing mayoral precandidates and accusations of council inaction—expanded to the national executive in early August. Vice President Victoria Villarruel accused elements of the traditional political leadership of undermining the government, prompting Chief of Cabinet Diego Santilli to rebuke her and demand she step aside if she does not share the administration’s direction. On August 1, Villarruel posted on X denouncing a “political caste” and “parasites,” defending the Milei‑Villarruel ticket as a spontaneous break from entrenched politics. Santilli responded in a radio interview, calling her remarks exaggerated, improper and a “barbarity,” urging her to resign or form an independent project while defending President Javier Milei’s reform of the Central Bank’s Organic Charter (BCRA). Villarruel later reiterated her criticism, accusing Santilli of belonging to the “political caste” that seeks to damage institutions and urging him to respect the popular vote and democratic norms. The exchange was reported by multiple media outlets on August 1, underscoring the sharp internal rift and prompting analysts to question the coalition’s stability. Analysts noted the clash underscored a fragile cohesion among top officials, with the vice president defending the legitimacy of the popular mandate and the chief of cabinet pressing for party discipline. The repeated public clash highlights a deepening rift within President Milei’s coalition and raises questions about its cohesion and stability.

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