The Rio Times · October 3, 2026

The Rio Times explains the political power map in Argentina under Milei

The Rio Times published an explanatory guide on how political power works in Argentina in 2026, describing Javier Milei as a strong president who is, however, constrained by governors, legislators, and the courts. The publication detailed the roles of key government figures, such as Karina Milei in political strategy, Diego Santilli as chief of staff and negotiator with governors, and Luis Caputo in charge of the economy, as well as ministers Sturzenegger, Quirno, Lugones, and Mahiques.

The article also reviewed the opposition, dominated by a Peronist movement fragmented among Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Axel Kicillof, and Sergio Massa, and explained that Milei needs to negotiate with provincial governors—such as those of Mendoza, Entre Ríos, Chaco, Chubut, and San Juan—to advance his agenda, including the 2027 budget and a possible suspension of the PASO primaries. The publication noted that a meeting between Milei and 13 governors in Paris in October illustrated the constant need to build coalitions in order to govern.

Via The Rio Times