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A 'libertarian' legislator incoherently criticized Milei and is seeking to favor (for the umpteenth time) Peronism in Córdoba

Legislator Spaccesi took his seat in 2023 using the name of La Libertad Avanza without permission and without belonging to Milei's team. Now he would run as a candidate for national deputy outside the official space. This decision only seeks to divide the libertarian vote and benefit Córdoba's Peronism.

Spaccesi justified his break with vague and contradictory criticisms against Milei, accusing him of "making deals with the establishment" and maintaining a large state. However, Milei's administration has reduced state spending more than any other in Argentine history. His move only serves the local PJ.

In Córdoba, Peronism has been in power for almost 25 years and takes advantage of these divisions to maintain its hegemony. Spaccesi's candidacy frees up political space for the Panal without running an active campaign.

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The pseudo-libertarian Spaccesi intends to run as a candidate for deputy in order to confuse liberal voters | La Derecha Diario

Presentation to favor Peronism

With at least 15 lists in the race and the single ballot, splitting the vote is a serious political mistake. The eventual dispersion of votes may reduce seats to defend President Javier Milei's projects in Congress. Spaccesi, with his candidacy, favors Peronism.

His incoherent criticism shows more resentment than conviction, and his break reduces support in a key election year. Milei needs a strong bloc to move forward in Congress and consolidate his political project.

The electoral court will receive the official lists in the coming days and voters will decide between La Libertad Avanza or lists that serve Peronism. 

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His candidacy is functional to Córdoba's Peronism | La Derecha Diario

Peronism, the big beneficiary

Llaryora's Peronism benefits without lifting a finger while false libertarians foster nonexistent divisions. This strategy divides those who demand deep change in Córdoba. Spaccesi's political decision serves Córdoba's Peronism.

The decision frees up space for the ruling party, which keeps voracious fiscal pressure and statist policies. In such close elections, every point counts and this dispersion may be decisive. Córdoba's voters will have to assess whether they prioritize coherence or opportunism.

This election may determine whether Córdoba remains in the hands of Peronism or if liberalism manages to consolidate itself firmly. Llaryora's class B gamble seems like a political mistake that favors interests contrary to the change agenda.

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With at least 15 lists in the race and a single ballot, splitting the vote is a serious political mistake | La Derecha Diario
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