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Milei Cancels Santa Fe Walk After Clashes, Greets Supporters From Hotel Before Leaving for Entre Ríos

The unrest highlights a volatile campaign in which the government is defending José Luis Espert over a narcotics‑linked complaint and recalibrating strategy to preserve momentum before the October 26 vote.

Overview

  • Confrontations between libertarian supporters and leftist protesters in Santa Fe’s Peatonal San Martín included physical altercations and the destruction of a La Libertad Avanza gazebo.
  • Security forces from Santa Fe police, Prefectura and the Federal Police cordoned off Hotel Los Silos, allowing Javier Milei to salute followers from a balcony before departing the city.
  • Authorities reported multiple detentions during the disturbances, with media citing totals that ranged from two to five arrests as accounts diverged.
  • After leaving Santa Fe, Milei traveled to Paraná, Entre Ríos, for campaign events and a meeting with Governor Rogelio Frigerio, reflecting efforts to bolster ties with provincial allies.
  • The administration publicly backed José Luis Espert’s candidacy following a complaint over a US$200,000 transfer linked to Fred Machado, and Milei also sought post‑election congressional support from PRO in talks with Mauricio Macri.