The relationship between La Libertad Avanza and the PRO is becoming increasingly complex. Patricia Bullrich is putting pressure on Mauricio Macri to clarify whether he sees himself as part of the government or the opposition. This situation puts the Juntos por el Cambio representative in a tough position as he aims to maintain his party’s autonomy. To delve deeper into this topic, we spoke with political scientist Gustavo González.
González explained, “Politics operates on a binary code. On one hand, Patricia Bullrich is cornering Mauricio Macri by questioning his position—whether he is with the government or the opposition. This binary framework is a fundamental aspect of Argentine politics.” He further noted that Macri, having his own political party, is keen to preserve some level of autonomy, which puts him in a dilemma.
Currently, the PRO seems to be divided. González pointed out that on one side, Bullrich is closely aligned with the government, while on the other side, Macri, along with Jorge Macri and María Eugenia Vidal, are working to establish a political party and formalize their presence. He added that the PRO has managed to thrive under the umbrella of the state, and as long as it focuses on the Federal Capital, it still has a viable base of support.
Looking ahead, González emphasized that next year will involve a complex landscape with 24 political parties from 24 provinces, each playing their own game and forming their own alliances. He noted, “In many areas, La Libertad Avanza has little to no presence as it is still a nascent party that has barely begun to establish itself legally.”
He also highlighted the necessity of collaboration, stating, “La Libertad Avanza will need the PRO and the Radical Party, as they have a national structure. The real question is whether the others will want to partner with them and under what conditions.” According to González, the 24 provinces are operating under vastly different circumstances, leaving the PRO with limited options to avoid aligning with La Libertad Avanza.
González remarked, “Juntos por el Cambio effectively fractured the moment it finished third in the general elections, blurring its national identity.” He concluded by observing that provincial dynamics are crucial because that’s where La Libertad Avanza struggles. Both the Radical Party and the PRO have established provincial leaderships, but La Libertad Avanza lacks national leadership at this time.
Source: https://www.perfil.com/noticias/canal-e/el-radicalismo-y-el-pro-tienen-algunos-liderazgos-provinciales-y-hoy-no-tiene-un-liderazgo-nacional-indico-un-politologo.phtml
