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La Libertad Avanza Intensifies Final Push in Catamarca, Casting Itself as Jalil’s Only Real Rival

The alliance is asking for a consolidated “useful vote” to try to take control of the provincial Chamber of Deputies on Oct. 26.

Overview

  • Provincial lawmaker Tiago Puente says LLA is the only opposition alliance with the breadth to defeat the ruling coalition, citing a slate that includes radicals, libertarians, the PRO and dissident Peronists.
  • LLA frames the immediate objective as ending the officialist majority in the 41-seat Chamber of Deputies, which it argues has operated as a rubber stamp, and points to a tougher road in the Senate.
  • Leaders escalate a polarizing message and promote a closing caravan, denouncing what they call “Jalilandia” and accusing Governor Raúl Jalil of political and economic co-optation, claims reported as their allegations.
  • Puente and other candidates amplify unverified accusations from residents of vote-for-drugs exchanges and reference a narcotics case involving ex-official Francisco Gordillo, which the coverage reports as assertions from LLA.
  • In parallel campaign stops, LLA congressional hopeful Federico Pelli rejects being labeled a “ñoqui,” highlights six years of advisory work, and centers his platform on tougher criminal penalties, lowering the age of imputability, and stronger border controls.