President Javier Milei, alongside his sister Karina Milei, hosted a key meeting at the Casa Rosada with Cristian Ritondo and Diego Santilli, two prominent figures from the PRO party. The encounter fueled speculation about a potential alliance ahead of the October midterm elections.

🗳️ The Political Strategy Behind the Meeting

The timing of this meeting is crucial—it happened just hours after Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof announced the Primary Elections (PASO) in Argentina’s most populated and electorally significant province. The goal of La Libertad Avanza (LLA) and PRO seems clear: to join forces to challenge Kirchnerism and leftist populism in Buenos Aires.

🔹 Presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni summarized the objective:

“We are focused on eradicating populism from our country, and Buenos Aires Province is at the center of our attention. We are working together to integrate our proposals and offer a better future to the people of Buenos Aires.”

🇦🇷 A Key Alliance in the Making

The political landscape is shifting, with PRO and La Libertad Avanza exploring a potential coalition. Presidential advisor Santiago Caputo has reportedly been working on this strategy for some time.

Although there’s no formal merger between PRO and LLA, leaders from both parties recognize the strategic necessity of joining forces.

Ritondo: “We are walking a common path and can bring in other sectors that support change in the province.”

Santilli: “We must support President Milei in this transformation. Imagine competing against Cristina Kirchner—are we really going to let her win? It’s only natural that we unite.”

📊 The Battle for Legislative Power

The upcoming elections are critical for Milei’s administration. Buenos Aires will elect 35 congressional representatives, and winning more seats would strengthen Milei’s ability to pass key reforms.

A government official close to the president revealed:

“If we reach 90 seats in Congress, many of the projects that were blocked will finally be approved.”

José Luis Espert is expected to lead the LLA-PRO list in Buenos Aires, with Santilli securing the second or third position.

🌍 Political Realignments and Party Shifts

Several PRO leaders and local mayors have already shifted their support to Milei’s coalition:

✅ Diego Valenzuela (Mayor of Tres de Febrero)
✅ Fernanda Astorino (Mayor of Capitán Sarmiento)
✅ Juan Morillo (Mayor of 25 de Mayo)

Others, like Guillermo Montenegro (Mar del Plata) and Ramón Lanús (San Isidro), are reportedly considering joining.

The message from LLA leadership is clear: anyone who wants to join must align with Milei’s economic and political agenda.

⚠️ The Uncertainty Around the PASO Elections

Governor Kicillof’s move to schedule the PASO for July 13 has sparked debates about whether they will actually take place. If the provincial legislature suspends the primaries, the electoral landscape will change dramatically.

For now, both Milei’s administration and the PRO leadership are preparing for a high-stakes electoral battle against Kirchnerism. Their combined strength could reshape the province’s political landscape.

🔎 Final Thoughts: The Road to October

✅ Milei and PRO are aligning to challenge Kirchnerism in Buenos Aires.
✅ The focus is on securing more congressional seats for legislative power.
✅ Political realignments are ongoing, with key figures shifting toward LLA.
✅ Uncertainty remains over the PASO elections and the final electoral scenario.

👉 The next few months will define the future of Buenos Aires and Argentina’s political balance.