Argentina's PRO party faces internal divisions over alliances and primary elections amid government push to reform electoral laws.

Political maneuvering is intensifying in Argentina as the PRO party, led by former President Mauricio Macri, grapples with potential alliances and electoral strategies concerning Javier Milei's Liberty Advance party. A key point of contention is the fate of the PASO (Mandatory Open Primaries), a system Macri's allies, like PRO Secretary General Fernando de Andreis, wish to preserve for its role in legitimizing candidates.

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The rejunte has no meaning if it's only to win an election.

De Andreis has emphasized the importance of "securing the change" and believes maintaining the PASO is crucial, even as the national government, led by Milei, pushes to eliminate them. This stance creates a direct conflict, as the government needs PRO support in the Senate to pass electoral reforms, including the potential abolition of the PASO.

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PASO is an instrument that works and gives legitimacy. Personally, I believe we must keep them.

Adding to the tension, Karina Milei, the President's sister and a significant figure in the administration, has directed national ministers to campaign in Buenos Aires City. This move targets a traditional stronghold of the PRO party, signaling a direct challenge and further complicating any potential alliance talks. The PRO's internal discussions, including those involving figures like Ignacio Torres and Hernán Lacunza, highlight a deep division on whether electoral pacts should be solely for winning elections or for broader political alignment.

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There is nothing more important than the presidency of the Nation.