Casa Rosada: internal atmosphere and political challenges after the result
The Casa Rosada experienced a day of intense institutional activity, with internal meetings and consultations as the government processed the electoral blow in the province of Buenos Aires. Javier Milei convened his cabinet to analyze the political impact and consider the roadmap for October, in a context where the administration demands order and coordination. The result was interpreted in the offices as a wake-up call requiring them to adjust their strategy without resorting to abrupt cabinet changes.
, officials and advisors circulated of the presidential headquarters, in meetings that prioritized discretion over publicity. The appearance of Santiago Caputo, who appeared in the bunker and took the stage alongside the President, was interpreted by many in the Casa Rosada as a sign of greater centrality for his team. Other officials, such as Guillermo Francos and some senior ministers, maintained a constant presence to coordinate the political response.
In this scenario, Caputo's core group opted for strengthening coordination rather than a sweeping cabinet cleanup, with the idea of calming the markets and avoiding institutional disruptions. The same line was echoed by the economic sector: there is no plan for immediate replacements, but there is a call for greater synchronization between decisions and communication. The financial team maintained its core—Caputo and the president of the Central Bank among the names mentioned—while private negotiations are underway regarding exchange rate policy and the fiscal agenda .
The internal tension has several facets: there are those who demand to establish tactical differences between the government and the party structure; and those who want to close ranks to minimize erosion. Within this framework, regional leaders and organizers such as Sebastián Pareja and Eduardo "Lule" Menem appear to be key players in the definition of candidates for October. The Casa Rosada is now analyzing how to combine this regional logistics with a narrative that wins back voters and sustains governability.
Politics and the market converge on the same issue: the government needs signs of order to ease financial anxiety without signaling internal capitulation. Some ministers and advisors argue that name changes are not the right message; others consider it essential to review the management's overhaul to prevent internal conflict from eroding its execution. Amid this debate, Milei proposed a second meeting in the afternoon to advance more concrete decisions.
The call also left a mark of public self-criticism: the President admitted that the result was a setback and promised corrections. This, in practice, requires translating self-criticism into visible measures: operational coordination, agreements with governors, and greater clarity toward the electorate. The coming weeks will be key to measuring whether the Casa Rosada manages to translate post-election anxiety into a coherent proposal that will work in the October campaign and sustain the administration.
