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Buenos Aires Peronists Open Leadership Race as Máximo Kirchner Steps Back

The PJ is weighing a February internal vote to pick a new provincial chief.

Overview

  • Following the October 26 legislative setback, the PJ bonaerense has entered a transition with competing factions preparing for an open contest.
  • Moreno mayor Mariel Fernández publicly signaled she will seek the presidency if the party convenes internas.
  • Sectors close to Governor Axel Kicillof have floated Vice Governor Verónica Magario, while Andrés ‘Cuervo’ Larroque and Federico Otermín are also being mentioned.
  • Máximo Kirchner said he is not pursuing automatic re‑election, rejected claims of mounting internal campaigns, and described his relationship with Axel Kicillof as neutral.
  • Kirchner said he consulted with Kicillof and Sergio Massa and proposed February as a suitable month to hold internal elections.