President Javier Milei assumed the lead role today in the electoral contest ahead of the September 7 elections in the province of Buenos Aires. At a massive event at the Atenas Club in La Plata, the nation's leader officially introduced the key candidates from the eight electoral regions, with the goal of expanding the representation of libertarians in the provincial legislature. The slogan, visible in the first official photo, was "Kirchnerism never again," a rallying cry that united all the speeches, with particular fervor in the head of state's final address. The turnout of libertarian militants was overwhelming, a support that the government sees as fundamental to consolidating the presidential project for the second half of his term.
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After the launch photo in Villa Celina, La Matanza, alongside the president and the main representatives of the alliance, whose base is La Libertad Avanza and the PRO (Proservatory Party), the Libertarian candidates adopted the slogan "Never Again." "Never again insecurity, never again abandonment, never again corruption. Kirchnerism never again," was the message reiterated in the La Plata party's communication.
“Kirchnerism never again,” Milei’s forceful closing remarks
Javier Milei concluded the event in La Plata by repeating the phrase that had characterized the entire day: "Kirchnerism never again." In the final part of his speech, the president intensified his criticism of the administration of the province of Buenos Aires and called for a change of direction.
“This province has been deteriorating for decades instead of prospering. It's as if they broke your legs and then sold you a wheelchair at an inflated price, expecting you to thank them. They want you to believe that your freedom is measured in the buildings of the Ministry of Women's Affairs, instead of being able to travel by bus without fear of being robbed or murdered,” the head of state stated.
Milei's comment on Cristina Kirchner
Without naming her, the president made a comment directed at the former president, stating that there is no possibility of dialogue with her main opponents. "What can you expect from people who looted so much and with such shamelessness that now they can only look out from the balcony to see two people coming to greet them?" he said. After that statement, the supporters began chanting: "Anklet! Anklet!"
Milei promises not to insult again, on one condition
The president reaffirmed his decision not to use insults in his debates. "I realized I was giving an excuse to the fundamentalists of formality, which is actually a hollow facade. So let's talk about ideas, because we have plenty of them," he asserted.
However, he warned that "I will keep this promise only with good-faith interlocutors."
Milei underlines the importance of voting
In another part of her speech, Milei warned that "not voting is not an option," and noted that abstention could harm the ruling party. "They want honest Buenos Aires residents to stay home, so that only their public employees can vote. It's no coincidence that there are eight mayors running for office in the third electoral district, even though they have no intention of taking office. It's a moral fraud," she criticized.
“The price of ignoring politics is being governed by the worst, and they are bad. We spend too much time inattentive, and it's time to get involved and kick them out once and for all. That's why we Buenos Aires residents can't let them get away with it; we have to go out and vote, even for provincial offices that most people don't even know about. We have to vote, as if it were an act of self-defense,” he added.
Milei's reference to the fentanyl case
During his usual criticism of the state's role in daily life, the president alluded to the judicial investigation into adulterated fentanyl in the health system, which resulted in nearly 100 deaths.
"The most serious thing is how, having taken over so many levels of government, both provincial and national, they can get away with any atrocity, regardless of the severity. One example is the blatant cover-up by Ariel Furaro, a longtime Kirchnerist ally, in the fentanyl case," the president said.
"Does it seem normal to you that the judge in the case is the brother of Kicillof's Health Minister? That's the model of cronyism, corruption, cover-up, and crime that has already ruined the country and to which they cling in this province despite the harm they cause," he concluded.
Milei: "Kirchnerism is more harmful than drug trafficking."
“This negligence has transformed the province into a sea of violence. The daily lives of Buenos Aires residents have become a hell of insecurity and fear. Crime statistics continue to rise, with La Matanza registering the highest homicide rate in the country, almost six times that of Rosario. Kirchnerism is more harmful than drug trafficking,” he exclaimed.
"Buenos Aires is a province where there is a robbery every four minutes, which leads to constant strikes by bus drivers demanding more security on the streets. Buenos Aires residents must not only protect what they earn, but they must also do everything possible to continue working," he stated.
Milei refers to Kicillof as a “communist dwarf”
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“The people of Buenos Aires are so accustomed to this bleak present that many have given up and lost hope in a better future. Those who can afford it avoid any service offered by the province. Those who can't suffer the constant failures of the services that the famous 'present State,' the one that the Kirchnerists so often defend, is supposed to provide,” Milei stated.
"Kicillof and his followers manipulate the population into being grateful. A delusion worthy of the popular tyrant who governs the province, the communist dwarf Kicillof," he added.
Milei: "What a joy to see so many lions ready to devour Kirchnerism at the polls."
The head of state began his speech with his characteristic energy, after making his way through the crowd waiting for him. "They have turned the province of Buenos Aires into a disgrace for the country," the president declared.
"The streets are a no-man's-land, and in many places, literally dirt, because the asphalt never arrives," he continued. "Criminals roam the streets while people live locked up," he added at another point. The tone, like that of the Buenos Aires candidates, was laden with harsh criticism of the Kirchner administration in the region.
Milei made her way through the crowd to the stage
Francisco Adorni: "Everything Kirchnerism touches, it ruins."
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The brother of the presidential spokesman leads the list in the Eighth Electoral District, La Plata. In the same tone as the other candidates, he declared: “Kirchnerism has been the worst thing that has happened to the province and the country. Everything they touch, they destroy. They turned the State into a plundered treasure they dedicated themselves to plundering. They defend a woman convicted of corruption. They filled us with taxes to finance activists and sycophants, and for us, creating or raising taxes is theft. The only way to say 'Never Again' to Kirchnerism is to vote for La Libertad Avanza, the party of President Javier Milei.”
Alejandro Speroni: “No more Kirchnerist barbarism”
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The candidate for the seventh section, Alejandro Speroni, commented: "I'm proud to be the voice of this incredible force for change called La Libertad Avanza. With the start of this campaign, we're going to convince people that on September 7th, we'll say never again to Kirchnerist barbarism."
“I'm also proud to be part of Economy Minister Toto Caputo's exceptional team. To quote our president, he's the best economy minister in the world. He's a man who managed to end the theft of inflation. A man who, following the president's directives, made the supreme gesture of not generating a fiscal deficit and capitalizing the central bank to strengthen our currency,” he added.
Oscar Liberman: "I am one of the most anti-Kirchnerist people in the country."
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Like the other candidates, the Sixth Electoral Section candidate harshly criticized Kirchnerism: “I proudly consider myself one of the most anti-Kirchnerist people in this country. I got into politics because I was tired of seeing how Kirchnerism devastated Bahía Blanca—my city—and the south of my province. They turned us into geographically handicapped people: they ignore us. From La Plata, they ruined all our productive potential. We could be one of the richest areas in the country.”
And he concluded: “They imposed lies on us. They want us to normalize things that are wrong: 'They steal, but they do things,' they said, but in reality, they steal and do nothing, and now they steal and undo everything. On September 7, we must all go out and vote to say Kirchnerism Never Again. We must vote freely, because freedom is exercised.”
Guillermo Montenegro: "I've been watching Kirchnerism protect criminals for years."
The mayor of Mar del Plata and candidate for the fifth electoral section, Guillermo Montenegro, noted: “For decades, I've seen Kirchnerism plunge the province of Buenos Aires into misery. I've seen them defend criminals for years. I've seen them usurp and defend themselves against usurpations for years. On September 7, two models will be elected: the Kirchnerist model, which defends thieves, and ours, which defends workers, freedom, and hard work.”
He added: “In Mar del Plata, we created a municipal patrol to defend residents from the 'fisuras' (snatchers), the 'trapitos' (trash cans), and the squatters. What did Kirchnerism do? They filed a criminal complaint against me. There's no place for lukewarm people here; there's courage here. On September 7th, we must say never again to thieves, never again to absurd guarantees, never again to privileges, never again to Kirchnerism. We must build a province with order and security.”
Maximiliano Bondarenko: "I'm a police officer who entered politics."
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“As you all know, I'm a police officer who entered politics, which is rare. But I'll always be a vigilante. I want to tell you a brief story about Emilse and Esmeralda, two sisters who were riding their motorcycles last Wednesday. In González Catán, on their way to a mechanic, two motorcycle thieves ambushed them like jackals. Like hyenas attack, those predators,” began Bondarenko, who heads the LLA list in the third electoral section.
He continued: "I don't need to tell you what it's like on the streets; you know perfectly well. Emilse got off the motorcycle and was shot in the hand. Esmeralda, her younger sister, stepped in to protect her and was shot in the chest, killing her."
In that context, he added: "This is what the people of Buenos Aires experience every day. We're like balls in a lottery machine for criminals, who spin each day and draw a number. Look at yourselves, because perhaps, due to a governor's inefficiency, some of us might not be here."
“On September 7, feel strong like San Martín's soldiers, to protect that vote, which will win you out. You are responsible for achieving this. Protect that vote, that of your families, that of your friends. I assure you that on September 7, we will shout 'Kirchnerism never again,'” he concluded.
Natalia Blanco: “Kirchnerism Never Again in Argentina and Buenos Aires”
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The candidate from the Second Electoral Section introduced herself to the public and delivered a strong message against Kirchnerism: “Like all of you here today, I am convinced that the only way to stop Kirchnerism is by uniting. And the only option is the LLA alliance, led by President Javier Milei, who has demonstrated the strength to overcome them.”
And he added: “I've always lived in Zárate, and the only thing I've seen from the Kirchnerist governments in the province of Buenos Aires is a government that protected criminals more than victims. It suffocated the countryside and workers with taxes to continue supporting the lazy La Cámpora gang. I'm here to shout 'Kirchnerism Never Again,' never again in Argentina or in the province of Buenos Aires.”
Diego Valenzuela denounces "irrational municipal taxes" in the PBA
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The candidate for the first electoral section, Diego Valenzuela, emphasized municipal taxes when he took the stage. “We say no to local governments that, as part of the province, impose absurd taxes, which they charge you to open a business. If Alberdi, admired by the president, were to rise up, he would kill us,” he stated.
"And what's worse, campaigning in the first section, I come across ridiculous taxes, even a tax on the "joy train"! We Argentines know that fewer taxes mean more jobs. We already proved it on 3 de Febrero," the current mayor stated.
Couple: "This team will be the foundation for governing Buenos Aires in 2027"
Sebastián Pareja, the strategist for La Libertad Avanza in the Buenos Aires province, hosted the opening ceremony in La Plata. There, he thanked the PRO (National Progressive Party). "I want to thank you for your tireless work in giving us our first liberal-libertarian president. Friends and allies of the PRO (National Progressive Party) in this cultural battle that we are determined to win in the PBA."
"We all have a challenge on September 7th, which is to end the apathy, mediocrity, and abandonment of those of us who love the province of Buenos Aires," Pareja said.
"For this mission, we have decided to confront those old acquaintances, those candidates who are nothing more than a farce and who impoverish the Argentine people. We have decided to offer the people of Buenos Aires an electoral option, a team that will defend President Javier Milei," he added.
"It's an honor and a source of pride for me to introduce this team to you, which will be the cornerstone of our governing of the province of Buenos Aires in 2027," he concluded.
The stage is set, waiting for Milei
The stage at the Atenas Club in La Plata is set, awaiting the arrival of President Milei and the candidates. Activists and leaders of La Libertad Avanza fill the club's facilities. On the main stage, President Javier Milei will appear alongside the eight leaders of the electoral section lists in the province of Buenos Aires. The head of state is seeking to leverage his image to ensure the candidates achieve strong results at the polls on September 7.
