Offensive Against Pro's Territorial Power: LLA Pushes for Cuts in the City and Targets Communal Representatives

La Nación reports on a significant political maneuver by La Libertad Avanza (LLA) in Buenos Aires, targeting the city's territorial political structure. The party, led by Javier Milei's allies in the capital, is pushing for a reform of the communal law that would render 86% of the local representatives' positions unpaid. This move directly challenges the established power base of Pro, which holds considerable influence in these communal districts. LLA justifies the proposal by citing potential cost savings, estimating that the city could save around $5300 million pesos annually by eliminating salaries for most communal members. The party frames this as a move towards greater efficiency and respect for taxpayers' money. From an Argentine perspective, this is more than just a budgetary debate; it represents a clash between different political visions for local governance and the role of elected officials. LLA's push to cut costs and reduce the size of the political apparatus reflects a broader anti-establishment sentiment, while Pro's resistance highlights the importance of these local structures for maintaining political influence. The article underscores how LLA, even without the supermajority needed to amend the constitution directly, is finding legislative pathways to implement its agenda, creating further tension in the city's political landscape.

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From LLA we are presenting a project to reform the communes law with which we are seeking that only the 15 communal members who have executive functions receive payment and that the rest have ad honorem positions, for Porteños who really want to participate.