Ferrer calls a Zoom meeting without a clear agenda and deepens the internal crisis in UCR Córdoba
Marcos Ferrer, president of the UCR of Córdoba
porEditorial Team
Argentina
The party president seeks Congress to define alliances, and Mestre exploded with fury
The provincial leadership of the UCR from Córdoba called a virtual meeting that caused immediate rejection among internal factions. The meeting took place this Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom, but as of last night, the agenda had not been officially announced. The move aimed to transfer political decisions to the party Congress and could enable future alliances.
Ramón Mestre reaccionó con dureza al enterarse de la convocatoria del Comité Provincia
Mestrismo accuses Ferrer of unilateral maneuvers
Ramón Mestre reacted harshly upon learning of the Provincial Committee's call without clear guidelines or prior consultation. "What the highest authority of the UCR from Córdoba is doing is irresponsible," he stated in an audio that went viral in internal groups. He accused Ferrer of acting "as the delegate of an internal faction" and of emptying a party with "a tremendous history" of substance.
The former mayor questioned the closure of dialogue and claimed that the participation of all Córdoba affiliates is being prevented. "UCR is not a kiosk, it's a party of democracy," emphasized the leader who represents the Más Radicalismo faction. Those close to him assure that they won't endorse a "blank check" to move forward with potential alliances without knowing the details.
From that sector, they also recalled that yesterday they filed a new legal action due to the expiration of deadlines related to the internal organization. They argue that the electoral rolls and polling stations should have been announced weeks ago. Discontent is growing as the leadership is perceived to be moving forward behind the backs of part of radicalism.
El malestar crece a medida que se percibe una conducción que avanza de espaldas a una parte del radicalismo
De Loredo and Ferrer deny friction and bet on Congress
In Rodrigo de Loredo's faction, they confirmed that the goal is to bring the decision on electoral alliances to Congress. They assure that the internal process is ongoing and downplay the new legal action by mestrismo. "There's no internal climate in the province, but there's also no intention to reach an agreement with just anyone," a source from the group remarked.
From Generación X, they maintain that no decision will be forced without internal consensus. Meanwhile, they emphasize that the party Congress is the only body with the authority to enable political pacts. Nonetheless, they admit that yesterday's conversation between De Loredo and Ferrer was key to organizing positions and maintaining the strategy.
However, from sectors critical of the current leadership, they insist that the party is undergoing a process of fragmentation without clear leadership. "The issue is who pays the cost of the split," said a leader who watches the direction with concern. Tension over the management of the party in Córdoba continues to escalate and foreshadows a scenario of deep division.
