Peronist leaders in Argentina seek broad alliance as Milei loses support
Peronist leaders in Argentina are attempting to form a broad coalition in response to President Javier Milei's declining support. With the next presidential election approaching, discussions are underway to unite various factions within the Peronist movement and potentially include other parties. Despite internal tensions, the urgency to challenge Milei may encourage collaboration among opposition leaders.
- ▪Peronist leaders are seeking to capitalize on President Javier Milei's declining popularity.
- ▪Talks are ongoing to form a coalition that may include politicians from rival parties.
- ▪Polling indicates a potential tie between Milei and the Peronist camp ahead of the 2027 election.
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Peronist leaders in Argentina seek broad alliance as Milei loses supportSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxArgentina's President Javier Milei speaks at Yeshiva University in Manhattan, in New York City, U.S., March 9, 2026. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File PhotoPublished May 27, 2026, 07:09 PMUpdated May 27, 2026, 07:09 PMMay 27 - Leaders within Peronism, Argentina's main opposition movement, are looking to capitalize on President Javier Milei's declining popularity and push to form a broad alliance ahead of next year's presidential election.Axel Kicillof, governor of the province of Buenos Aires and head of the Peronist Justicialista party there, told Reuters talks are under way to form a Peronist coalition that could also include politicians from parties at odds…
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