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Chiarella Takes Helm of Argentina’s UCR, Puts Management First and Welcomes Labor-Reform Debate

He signals a pragmatic, case-by-case relationship with the Milei government.

Overview

  • The Venado Tuerto mayor formally assumed the party presidency and presented a renewal built on dialogue, concrete management and public works.
  • He said the UCR will back measures it deems positive from the national administration while clearly marking differences when necessary.
  • He urged Congress to debate labor-law changes, calling the current system a failure marked by high informality and hiring risks, and noted the party has not set its vote.
  • He criticized the lack of infrastructure investment, arguing fiscal surplus must translate into works on roads and ports to support production.
  • He emphasized the party’s territorial reach — five provinces and more than 500 mayors — and cited Raúl Alfonsín as its central historical reference.