Four Libertarian Women Enter the Race of Names to Join Milei in 2027

The search for Javier Milei’s possible running mate in 2027 has begun, even as the government celebrates what the article calls a media “goal” linked to the sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands. Milei has said he already knows who he wants beside him in a re-election bid, but the names circulating in official offices point to an open discussion.

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It has to be a woman and from the interior.

Near Karina Milei, the national leader of La Libertad Avanza and the official overseeing the government’s electoral strategy, one phrase keeps returning: the candidate should be a woman from Argentina’s interior. The short list includes Nadia Márquez, a senator from Neuquén, and Romina Diez, a national deputy and the main libertarian figure in Santa Fe.

Márquez is quietly being considered as a possible running mate, although she makes no secret of her intention to run for governor of Neuquén. The province’s current governor, Rolando Figueroa, is seeking another four-year term. Diez represents Santa Fe, which is governed by Radical Governor Maximiliano Pullaro. One official described both women as trusted by Javier and Karina Milei, saying they might not add many votes but would not take votes away either. The official was mindful of Vice President Victoria Villarruel’s poor relationship with Milei.

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Nadia and Romina are two people Javier and Karina trust. Maybe they do not add many votes, but they do not take them away either.

Further from Karina Milei’s inner circle, some officials see Human Capital Minister Sandra Pettovello as the ideal choice for a “pure libertarian” ticket. One official said she currently has a strong image among business leaders and the public, adding that she took votes in the Recoleta district from Patricia Bullrich. Bullrich herself is also on the list, although the head of the libertarian senators has said she does not want to discuss the issue now. People close to her say the present must change before the future can be discussed.

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Today she has a very good image among business leaders and among ordinary people. She took Patricia Bullrich’s Recoleta votes.

The article says an external ally could also join the ticket if Milei’s movement reaches an agreement with other parties. Separately, Pro presidential hopeful Hernán Lacunza has started cultivating Radical Party contacts in Mendoza. With Mauricio Macri’s initial support, he visited producers, met Pro Mayor Esteban Allasino and held a less publicized meeting with Governor Alfredo Cornejo, whom officials at the presidential palace regard as an ally. He also met members of the Mendoza cabinet who hope to succeed Cornejo in 2027.

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To talk about the future, things have to change in the present.