Cornejo celebrated the largest cocaine seizure in Mendoza's history

During a tour of the expansion works at the Pedro Vargas Transformer Station in San Rafael, Governor Alfredo Cornejo once again focused on one of the most significant police operations in recent years. He indicated that the seizure of 90 kilograms (198 pounds) of cocaine, carried out in Greater Mendoza, constitutes "the largest in the province's history" and a true turning point in the fight against organized crime.

Cornejo described the action as an "unprecedented" operation, the result of days of investigation and of close coordination between Mendoza Police, Federal Justice, and the Public Prosecutor's Office. He emphasized that drug trafficking, by constantly changing its strategies, makes it difficult to obtain solid information, so this seizure represents a key advance: it was drugs coming from northern Argentina destined for distribution circuits in Cuyo and Chile.

The governor also recalled that, although drug trafficking falls under federal jurisdiction, the province collaborates due to the lack of presence of national forces. In this regard, he insisted that he expects a strengthening of the federal deployment to free up provincial resources and deepen the fight against drug trafficking.

Criticism of PJ's split elections and defense of the administration

Regarding the local political scene, Cornejo questioned that some municipalities—particularly those led by the PJ—have decided to split their elections. He stated that this implies "an unnecessary cost for municipal coffers," motivated by pure partisan speculation.

The governor stressed that the truly relevant election already took place on October 26, where Cambia Mendoza achieved a solid result in the southern part of the province: three out of five deputies and three out of four senators, consolidating support for his management program.

Additionally, he confirmed that in San Rafael, Cambia Mendoza and La Libertad Avanza will compete in a joint front, reaffirming a strategic alliance that aligns with the modernization drive promoted by President Javier Milei, which is key to organizing public finances and restoring institutional order.

The government program and public responsibility

Cornejo reiterated that the only political space with a clear and sustained program is Cambia Mendoza, with an agenda that includes electrical infrastructure, road connectivity, economic development, and coordination with the national government.

When asked about the case of councilman Martín Antolín—detained after a breathalyzer test—the governor was categorical: officials must take responsibility and maintain exemplary conduct. "Those who hold public office are more closely watched than the rest," he stated, insisting that institutional ethics is non-negotiable.