The Roman banners that brought 'The Forces of Heaven' to the Adorni and Milei event

This is how "Las Fuerzas del Cielo", the most loyal battalion of the officialdom, was presented in Recoleta, carrying emblems that evoke imperial Rome and the just war. At the top of the poles, two banners waved: one with the biblical quote from 1 Maccabees 3:19—"Victory in war doesn't depend on the number of soldiers, but on the forces that come from heaven"—carried by Agustín Romo with the phrase historically used by President Javier Milei and another with a representation of an archangel defeating the demon, the spiritual emblem of the libertarian struggle.

Both banners, embroidered on burgundy velvet with golden accents, were escorted by a golden lion's head, an unequivocal symbol of the lion of Argentine politics: Javier Milei. The staging was not accidental. It represents an identity and a message of transcendence; the banner in ancient Rome was important as a meeting point, symbol of pride, and means of communication during battle.

Days before the Buenos Aires legislative elections, President Javier Milei led a massive rally in support of his presidential spokesperson and legislative candidate, Manuel Adorni. The event took place in the symbolic heart of Buenos Aires City: the neighborhood of Recoleta, a cultural and historical bastion that was now the scene of a march for freedom.

Accompanied by his entire cabinet—Guillermo Francos, Patricia Bullrich, Luis Caputo, Karina Milei, among others—Milei highlighted the achievements of his administration. He emphasized the deceleration of inflation with a striking figure: 2.8% in April, according to INDEC data. He was clear with his enemies: "The failed yellows are fighting for fourth place. We are the real change. We are going to put the last nail in the coffin of Kirchnerism."

The star candidate, Manuel Adorni, appeared firm, smiling, and surrounded by his troop of activists, many of them wearing jerseys with the "Fuerzas del Cielo" crest. Defined by the President as his "institutional and communicational extension," Adorni declared: "They will have to keep eating popcorn because we are stronger than ever." He added: "We are going to defeat Kirchnerism and make Argentina and the City great again."

The event included speeches from key figures like Pilar Ramírez—"Sunday is freedom or Kirchnerism"—and Martín Menem, who was categorical in stating: "With 36 deputies, we did more than all previous governments with 107. No one did more for Clean Record than us."

This Sunday, 30 of the 60 seats in the Buenos Aires Legislature are up for renewal. La Libertad Avanza aims to expand its current block of 8 seats, consolidate its power in the City, and advance with a local Basic Law that eliminates unnecessary positions and agencies.