Alejandro 'Pitu' Salvatierra, former bank robber and Kirchnerist leader, was arrested for drugs but will still take a seat in the Buenos Aires City Legislature for Kirchnerism
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Alejandro "Pitu" Salvatierra became a symbol of the moral failure of Kirchnerism. The former criminal, who in his youth was part of gangs dedicated to robbing banks, now appears on the lists of the Fuerza Patria bloc, a Kirchnerist movement, and will become a legislator in December.
His story, far from being one of personal growth, shows how politics can whitewash criminal backgrounds when they serve a partisan project. Meanwhile, while Kirchnerism accuses José Luis Espert of having ties to drug trafficking, Salvatierra himself was arrested with 16 packets of cocaine base ready for sale, according to Infobae.
Pitu Salvatierra: el narco que tiene Fuerza Patria en sus listas y que va a tener fueros en diciembre
The episode exposes the contradiction of a political movement that speaks of social inclusion while promoting figures with criminal records. Instead of prioritizing honest leaders, Kirchnerism once again bets on individuals with criminal pasts who present themselves as "victims of the system."
Immunity for scandal
Starting in December, when he takes his seat in the Legislature, Salvatierra will enjoy immunity, which will grant him protection from potential legal proceedings. The situation generates outrage among residents and opposition sectors, who demand a review of candidate selection criteria.
Pitu Salvatierra: el narco que tiene Fuerza Patria en sus listas y que va a tener fueros en diciembre
Meanwhile, in the neighborhoods where "Pitu" keeps territorial power, complaints about intimidation, clientelist use of social resources, and links to illegal economies are multiplying. For many, his arrival in the legislative chamber represents an institutional decline that is difficult to justify.
A dangerous signal
Alejandro "Pitu" Salvatierra's case sums up the ethical deterioration of Kirchnerism. Turning a former bank robber with a drug record into a representative of the people is not only a provocation: it is evidence of the kind of leadership that is rewarded within that political space.
With his seat guaranteed, "Pitu" will have immunity and a microphone, while the ruling party will try to rewrite his story as a "second chance." For society, however, his case is a warning: when crime becomes a political credential, democracy loses its meaning.
