Overview

• The diocese said Molina’s candidacy is solely his decision and does not reflect the will or views of the Río Gallegos Church.
• It stated he will not exercise priestly ministry publicly or privately during the campaign or any potential legislative term.
• Molina is leading the Peronist Fuerza Santacruceña slate for national deputy in Santa Cruz ahead of the October legislative elections.
• The communiqué bears the signature of Bishop Ignacio Damián Medina and clarifies that any campaign statements are not diocesan positions.
• Coverage highlights his past as SEDRONAR chief and close links to the Kirchner network, and notes he told supporters in El Calafate, “Quiero que Cristina esté libre.”