Overview

• The April 29 televised debate featured 17 candidates vying for 30 seats in the Buenos Aires Legislature, with a structured format of proposals and a three-to-one questioning scheme.
• Silvia Lospennato (PRO), Manuel Adorni (La Libertad Avanza), and Leandro Santoro (Peronismo) stood out as the leading contenders, drawing significant attention during the debate.
• Adorni aligned his campaign closely with President Javier Milei, framing himself as Milei’s proxy in Buenos Aires and emphasizing anti-Kirchnerism messaging.
• Lospennato focused on PRO’s governance record in the city, contrasting local achievements with perceived shortcomings in Kirchnerist-led regions.
• Santoro sought to sustain a three-way race by encouraging competition between PRO and La Libertad Avanza, a dynamic he believes benefits his panperonist platform.