Daniel Lipovetzky returned to Kirchnerism and joined Julio Alak's cabinet in La Plata.

The Kirchnerist mayor of La Plata, Julio Alak, officially announced the incorporation of Daniel Lipovetzky into his cabinet, marking the return of the leader to the K space after more than a decade linked to the PRO of Mauricio Macri.

The appointment places him as secretary of International Relations of the municipality, within a structure aimed at developing supposed external links.

The announcement was made in the Golden Hall of the Municipal Palace, during an event where Marcos Urtubey also took office as undersecretary of International Cooperation and Investments and Francisco García Montes as undersecretary of International Relations.

Lipovetzky's designation is framed within an agenda that, according to Alak's administration, seeks to “strengthen the positioning of the city, promote institutional links, and enhance opportunities for productive, cultural, economic, and educational development.”

The mayor also justified the creation and strengthening of this area by stating: “It was essential to respond to the suggestions of international financial organizations that, in times of difficulties, can be very useful to us.”

For his part, the Kirchnerist Lipovetzky, known for having created the disastrous Rental Law, defended his new position and the focus of the area he now leads.

“The international agenda has ceased to be an exclusive issue of national states; the development of municipalities and regions makes integration an important issue for cities,” he stated.

In that vein, he added: “From La Plata, we have much to contribute; we must take advantage of the opportunities the world offers us and be broad in our links, not focusing on following a specific country.”

The event also included the recognition of former governor of Salta Juan Manuel Urtubey and former senator Rodolfo Urtubey as Honorary Guests, who participated in the day.

The arrival of Lipovetzky to Alak's cabinet and his return to Kirchnerism marks a significant political change after his time in the PRO, where he developed much of his career during Macri's leadership years.