Overview
- In a TV interview, Defense Minister and deputy‑elect Luis Petri credited Karina Milei as the key political organizer and said she was responsible for the Mendoza result.
- Vice Governor Hebe Casado publicly countered that Governor Alfredo Cornejo carried the campaign and said Petri was scarcely seen on the trail.
- Following the backlash, Petri clarified that his praise referred to Karina Milei’s role in the national electoral buildout and that this did not deny Cornejo’s contribution in Mendoza.
- Petri characterized the October 26 outcome as a strong endorsement for the government but emphasized it is not a blank check from voters.
- He highlighted improved congressional strength for La Libertad Avanza, saying 64 deputies would enter the lower house, and reiterated he is not considering a 2027 bid for governor.