Overview

• The defense minister, who is running for national deputy on the La Libertad Avanza + Cambia Mendoza ticket, reiterated in a televised interview that control of Congress will determine the government’s ability to govern.
• He confirmed President Javier Milei will visit San Rafael on October 9, a trip local media report will coincide with the Forces Vivas business lunch and mark Milei’s second presidential visit to the province.
• Petri framed the midterms as a choice between what he called populism and a path of predictability and growth, and said the economy would improve after the October 26 vote.
• Addressing leaked audio allegations involving Droguería Suizo Argentina, he said Defense Ministry purchases were conducted via public tenders with price competitions and no exclusivity, characterizing the recordings as a political operation.
• He cited a survey by consultant Aníbal Urios showing him around 47.1% in Mendoza, noting a single poll snapshot rather than a definitive outcome.