Axel Kicillof has an internal, distant debate. What underlies the management that must continue, the assembly of the new cabinet that will be sworn in on December 13 and the concern about the relationship it will have with Javier Milei. Behind all this appears an important question for his political future: To go or not to go in search of the presidency of the Justicialista Party?
There are so many advisors that it’s dizzying. There are those who say that in Peronism no one gives up another share of power. That if your intentions are those of seek the Presidency in 2027, nothing better than keeping the leadership organized under you. But there are others who suggest waiting and concentrating on management: difficult times are coming, without a friendly national government.
First you will have to adjust to the constant fight against Freedom Advances, otherwise the wear and tear of his second term will end up depositing him in the final stretch without strength. For now, he doesn’t have a compelling answer to that dilemma. At least, he did not give any signs in this regard and uncertainty reigns in Justicialism.
Supports.
Julio Zamora, re-elected mayor of Tigre, he considered it in an interview in Modo Fontevecchia: “Kicillof has the conditions to lead Peronism.” Although, for fear of being left off side, he later relativized his position: “Possessing the conditions does not mean that it is so.”
But the governor also has his detractors. Alberto Fernández, current president of the PJ, raised his own ranks. When asked if Kicillof would be the new boss of the party, he answered: “There are a lot. Why not Victoria Tolosa Paz, Gabriel Katopodis or Jorge Ferraresi?”he said, remembering some of those who passed through ministries during his administration.
Alberto Fernandez He has a mandate in the PJ until April 2025 and will try to fulfill it. Although his statements that he would go to Spain after his presidency ended, to “gain distance,” were interpreted as a resignation. He may embrace the party, but its image is so worn out that it has little to offer. To make matters worse, voices have already begun to sound calling for his removal.
His lackluster management, first, and the Sergio Massa Then, when he obviously excluded him and turned the Minister of Economy into a virtual boss of the space, they showed the lack of leadership support that the President has. Having won the elections, The Tigrense was the number placed to lead the PJ. His defeat leaves the discussion open once again.
In order not to go to the clash against Alberto, there are those who raise the possibility of him taking leave while he goes to Europe to teach. In that case, control of the space would remain in the hands of the first vice president, Cristina Álvarez Rodríguez.an ultra K leader. Behind, as second vice president, lurks Kicillof.
In the last meeting with mayors, they expressly asked the Buenos Aires governor to risk leading the PJ. Then they supported him in the media: “It has to lead the opposition. “It is the only strong proposal we have,” said Mario Secco.. And he added: “Many are mayors thanks to the governor. If he won in places that he did not plan to win, it is because Axel had a 20-point difference in the Province.”
Kicillof gratefully receives the praise, but understands that signing up for that race can bring him a serious internal problem: would further tighten the rope in the relationship with Máximo Kirchner. And he would put Cristina between a rock and a hard place. What if the time comes when her political mentor must choose between him and her son? She would prefer to avoid that scenario.
K Dispute
La Cámpora does not ask for anything, but its presence demands. Some national ministers of Kirchnerism could confine themselves in the Province after the national withdrawal: The name that sounds the most is Juan Martín Mena. He would join the heads of portfolios that the group already has: Máximo K, Nicolás Kreplak in Health and Daniela Vilar in Environment, in addition to other officials.
The outstanding detail for the Máximo space is its territorial development: For the first time they will have so many districts in charge. La Cámpora obtained twelve mayorships and they aspire to give power to the son of the vice president from there, accompanied by their important presence in the Buenos Aires Legislature.
Máximo quietly rearranges his power structure, true to his style. She knows that, despite the short circuits with Kicillof, she will have to navigate the relationship for the next few years. Beyond his last name, the one with the pen is the governor. She can’t cut off relationships.
It is obvious that the governor’s sights are set on 2027. Peronism has not yet left power and is already thinking about how to regain it. In that context, Kicillof was first on the springboard to make the jump. But it cannot be rushed, despite the pushes of other leaders. Races are also lost by jumping into the water early.
