Overview

• Karina Milei elevated Pilar Ramírez as La Libertad Avanza’s national campaign coordinator, replacing Eduardo “Lule” Menem, as the president created a Casa Rosada political table and said he personally took charge of the midterm push.
• From Córdoba’s Bolsa de Comercio to a rally in Parque Sarmiento, Milei launched a national campaign framed by a sharper polarization message that blames an opposition “bombardeo” for slowing reforms.
• Milei said negotiations with the U.S. Treasury are very advanced on a mechanism to cover 2026 external payments, describing about $4.0 billion due in January and another $4.5 billion mid‑year, while withholding specifics pending confirmation.
• Juan Schiaretti rejected Milei’s assertion that his plan would lift VAT to 42%, arguing he proposes swapping distortionary taxes for a provincial VAT without raising the overall burden, and he criticized the government’s fiscal approach.
• Córdoba business figures praised a calmer tone in Milei’s speech yet pressed for clearer political strategy, stronger congressional alliances and additional dollar sources as market volatility and veto fights test governability ahead of October 26.