Overview
- Diego Santilli was declared elected deputy for Buenos Aires after La Libertad Avanza’s surprise win with 41.4% of the vote against Fuerza Patria’s 40.9%.
- His candidacy followed the resignation of José Luis Espert, after which Santilli led La Libertad Avanza’s list in the province.
- Ex‑wife Nancy Pazos said she would not congratulate him and described him as a negative influence on their children, comments reported following the vote.
- In a television interview on Mujeres argentinas (El Trece), Santilli said he will respect the mother of his children and discuss any issues with his children at home rather than in public.
- One of their sons, Nicanor, publicly defended Santilli from the campaign bunker, saying the family is proud of him, and Santilli noted he honored a campaign pledge to shave his head after the win.