Overview

• Chief of Cabinet Guillermo Francos predicted La Libertad Avanza will surpass 40% of the national vote on October 26, saying that level would also deliver victory in Buenos Aires Province.
• Francos argued that a strong result would alter the current legislative arithmetic after acknowledging the government has struggled to pass laws without majorities in either chamber.
• He conceded the Province of Buenos Aires is challenging but cited surveys in Peronist strongholds such as La Matanza showing high rejection of the Justicialist Party.
• He criticized Fuerza Patria leadership, claiming Máximo Kirchner and Sergio Massa stayed off the ballot out of fear of defeat and accusing Cristina Kirchner of avoiding heavyweight candidates.
• He declined to discuss potential cabinet changes and said any reshuffle would come in December after the September 7 provincial vote and the national midterms.