While the province of Buenos Aires faces problems in providing the most basic services to the population, the government of Axel Kicillof opened a tender for more than $2.278 million to set up a huge audiovisual structure intended for the official streaming channel “ViBra Bonaerense,” a project that has raised questions from La Libertad Avanza regarding its possible use as a platform for political propaganda.
Libertarian deputies and senators submitted requests for reports in both chambers of the Buenos Aires Legislature to demand explanations about Purchase Process No. 401-0405-LPU26, published on June 9 by the Ministry of Public Communication, led by Jesica Rey, a historical spokesperson for the Kirchnerist governor.
Axel Kicillof with Jesica Rey
The tender includes an estimated budget of exactly $2,278,171,592.43 and an initial execution period of six months starting from October 1, 2026. For the legislators of La Libertad Avanza, the magnitude of the expenditure and the characteristics of the required equipment raise serious doubts about the true objective of the contract.
The provincial government seeks to hire 60 mobile units for monitoring and production, 60 camera services, 20 central control services, drone filming systems, Jimmy Jib cranes, ENG equipment, and transmission using 4G technology. Additionally, the contract requires an in-house study for production, recording, and live broadcasting, along with satellite capacity in the Ku band and a minimum bandwidth of 4 MHz available 24 hours a day.
“There is always money to have your own 6,7,8,” provincial deputies questioned, accusing the governor of using “the wallet of those who work to finance his ideological trench and open a TV channel.”
Kicillof says he has no funds to finance public services, but he found them to create his 678.
The millionaire expenditure directly contrasts with the deficiencies affecting various provincial services. While Kicillof's administration faces scrutiny over the critical situation of IOMA, the healthcare system, and insecurity, the Buenos Aires Executive found more than $2.278 million to finance its own gigantic audiovisual structure.
The requests for reports also scrutinized the technical conditions of the tender. The opposition warned that the requirement for a minimum business seniority and permanent satellite capacity could limit the number of bidders and favor companies that already work with the provincial government.
