Feb 24 • 20:22 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina La Nacion (ES)

Carolina Moisés, the new ally that the Government achieved among the deserters of Kirchnerism

Carolina Moisés has been appointed as the Vice President of the Senate of Argentina, marking a significant political shift as she aligns herself with the provincial governors who support the current government.

Carolina Moisés has been sworn in as the new Vice President of the Senate of Argentina, following an agreement between the government and provincial Peronist leaders who back it. Moisés previously had a contentious relationship with La Cámpora, the youth wing of the Kirchnerist faction, even though she supported Cristina Kirchner during legal troubles related to Vialidad. Her political journey is marked by a strong Peronist legacy, given her family's historical connection with the Justicialist Party (PJ).

At 50 years old, Moisés became the youngest elected provincial deputy in Argentina's history when she took her seat in Jujuy at just 22 years old. Despite her youthful beginnings, she has taken a critical stance against Kirchnerism, which she once supported but has now distanced herself from, especially after being sidelined from the PJ in Jujuy due to interference from Cristina Kirchner’s faction. This development reflects the ongoing shifts within Peronism and the increasing fragmentation of alliances as various factions vie for power.

Moisés's appointment as Vice President of the Senate could signify a new chapter for the Argentine government, as it seeks to consolidate support among disenchanted Kirchnerists and unite different provincial leaders under a common cause. Her alignment with provincial leaders, particularly Gustavo Sáenz from Salta, illustrates a strategic maneuver to strengthen the government's position in a politically tumultuous environment, particularly as opposition forces continue to challenge the current administration.

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