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Kicillof Moves to Take Control of Buenos Aires PJ as Milei Ramps Up Province Push

A Feb. 8 list deadline now forces a decision over who commands Peronism in Argentina’s largest province.

Overview

  • Kicillof and a bloc of mayors agreed to present PJ lists if no deal is reached with Máximo Kirchner, with filings due Feb. 8 and a potential internal vote on March 15.
  • Positioning for 2027, Kicillof is stepping away from Kirchnerism and courting non‑K Peronist forces in Córdoba and Salta.
  • At a coastal rally in Villa Gesell, Kicillof accused President Milei of illegally withholding provincial funds and demanded their return.
  • Milei plans late‑January appearances in Mar del Plata, including participation in the Derecha Fest, as LLA builds a foothold in the province.
  • Reporting describes a provincial strategy to complete the Buenos Aires Supreme Court in the first half of 2026 before seeking to repeal the law barring mayors from a third term, while Interior Minister Diego Santilli tours provinces to secure backing for the national Labor Reform.