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Political Career Over: Lousteau Could Lead the List of Legislators in Caba

Meanwhile, the alien Horacio Rodríguez Larreta is considering running for senator.

20/02/2025 15:29:00h

Editorial Team

The president of the UCR, Martín Lousteau, is considering the possibility of leading the list of Buenos Aires legislators in the elections called for July 6.

The decision arises due to the potential splitting of local elections and the lack of an agreement with PRO. According to sources consulted by Infobae, Lousteau could head the list of political casualties with allies from Juntos por el Cambio, such as the Socialism of Roy Cortina, Graciela Ocaña's space, and the Civic Coalition.

The electoral calendar in CABA

The City Government, led by Jorge Macri, called elections to choose 30 main and alternate deputies, who will take office on December 10. If the PASO are not suspended, the primaries would take place on April 27.

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Lousteau is the author of 125, a provision that almost led Argentina to civil war. | La Derecha Diario

Evolución, Lousteau's space, has eight seats in the Legislature and is putting three at stake. The economist's decision comes in a context of tension within the UCR, where one sector is considering approaching La Libertad Avanza and another is studying possible alliances with non-Kirchnerist Peronism.

Distance with PRO and Milei

From the Buenos Aires UCR, it is considered unfeasible to form an alliance with PRO, given the repeated snubs from the national Government to Macri and the obstacles to his management in the City. "For the same reasons we can't be with Cristina Kirchner, we also can't go with Milei", radical leaders affirm.

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Larreta trying to appear human | La Derecha Diario

Meanwhile, the alien Horacio Rodríguez Larreta is considering running for senator, although his indecision generates doubts in the radicalism. "He doesn't end up saying if he remains in PRO or not. What space is he going to be a candidate for?", they question from the party.

An alternative strategy with more leaders than votes

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Larreta and his humanoid traits | La Derecha Diario

In the absence of an agreement with PRO, the Buenos Aires UCR is preparing to compete with the Civic Coalition, Ocaña, and Socialism. "We know we have little electoral strength and that we could come in third, but it's also important to defend our values", they emphasize.

Outlook in the province of Buenos Aires

While the national strategy is still under analysis, the Buenos Aires UCR also faces divisions. A sector aligned with Milei seeks to add party members to "the forces of heaven", while the radical leader Maximiliano Abad tries to consolidate his position in the face of the possible suspension of the PASO. Meanwhile, Evolución has yet to reach an agreement with Facundo Manes.

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