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Jorge Porcel Jr. Quits Buenos Aires Deputy Run After Brief Stint on Movimiento Plural Ticket

He cited a low‑probability third‑place slot alongside organizational frictions.

Jorge Porcel Junior bajó su candidatura a diputado nacional (NA/Archivo).
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Jorge Porcel Jr confirmó que bajó su candidatura a diputado porteño
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Overview

  • He announced the withdrawal live on TN’s A Dos Voces, saying “debut y despedida” and “ya no soy más candidato.”
  • He had been placed third on the City of Buenos Aires list headed by union leader Marcelo Peretta.
  • He said his chances of entering Congress were “almost nonexistent” from that position and referenced “prácticas de la casta,” noting organizational discrepancies.
  • He indicated he will return to his regular work and mentioned receiving other political offers without providing details.
  • Media coverage described the move as the first candidate drop in CABA as slates finalize for the October 26 midterms.