Live Updates: Elections in CABA 2025: Chef of Mauricio Macri Joins La Libertad Avanza, Santiago Caputo Marks Occasion
Culinary Ex-Macri Chef Joins Libertad Avanza Party
In a surprise move ahead of the upcoming legislative elections on May 18, former chef of ex-president Mauricio Macri, Dante Liporace, has joined the La Libertad Avanza (LLA) party. Liporace, who used to run the dining room at the Casa Rosada, officially affiliated with LLA, posting a photo of himself with Marcelo Duclos, a biographer of Javier Milei, on his social media accounts[1]. Santiago Caputo, a controversial presidential advisor known for clashing with Macri, celebrated the move on Twitter, welcoming Liporace to the party with "Welcome to the Forces of Heaven"[2].
Drug Dealer Crackdown and Campaigns Continue Ahead of Elections
Buenos Aires legislator Ramiro Marra, aiming to secure re-election, has furthered his campaign proposal to clean up the City by ridding it of drug dealers and criminals[2]. Meanwhile, a video showing alleged drug sales in the city streets surfaced on social media, leading to increased scrutiny and calls for further action from law enforcement agencies.
Learning to Navigate Voting for 2025 Buenos Aires Elections
With the legislative elections approaching, there is some uncertainty about how to check the electoral roll to know where to vote. For a step-by-step guide, check out this video tutorial[3]. The 2025 elections in Buenos Aires will be crucial, with several national deputies and senators vying for seats in the local legislature[4].
A Controversial Bill and a Competitive Race
Damian Arabia, a PRO national deputy aligned with Patricia Bullrich, has proposed a bill to repeal sections of the National Electoral Code, lifting restrictions on alcohol sales and poll dissemination after elections[5]. As the race heats up, some candidates, like Leandro Santoro (Frente de Todos), Silvia Lospennato (PRO), Paula Oliveto (Coalición Cívica), and Vanina Biasi (Left), as well as Guadalupe Tagliaferri (Larretista bloc), are seeking a move from national Congress to the Buenos Aires legislature on May 18[6].
Suspicions Arise in Salta Town Elections
Voter turnout dropped significantly in a small town called Aguas Blancas during the provincial deputy elections due to migrant controls, resulting in concerns about potential vote-buying and voter suppression[7]. On the bright side, voters in Buenos Aires will find it easier to use the electronic ballot (BUE) system, which has been in place since 2015[8].
Electoral Ban Begins
The 48-hour electoral ban went into effect on May 16 at 8:00 AM, restricting campaign acts, surpressing the dissemination of polls and surveys, and limiting alcohol sales in the city[9]. Despite the ban, candidates, like Horacio Rodríguez Larreta and Juan Manuel Abal Medina, continue to make their voices heard ahead of the May 18 elections[10][11].
[1] Governatore Magazine: [Dante Liporace][2] Infobae: Ramiro Marra calls for '[removal of drug dealers]'[3] Clarín Noticias: [How to check the electoral roll][4] La Nación: [Buenos Aires election crowded: four national deputies][5] Infobae: [Damian Arabia, national deputy from PRO, proposes a bill to lift restrictions][6] Infobae: [Leandro Santoro, Silvia Lospennato and other deputies seek seats in legislature][7] Cronista: [Narcos, bought votes, and border controls: Aguas Blancas][8] Clarín Noticias: [Using the electronic ballot for Buenos Aires 2025 elections][9] Clarín Noticias: [Electoral Ban: what is allowed and not allowed in Buenos Aires 2025 elections][10] La Nación: [Horacio Rodríguez Larreta talks about the differences with Macri][11] Infobae: [Manuel Adorni, spokesperson for La Libertad Avanza, votes in the elections]
I'm not concerned with politics or general news, but it seems that Dante Liporace, the former chef of ex-president Mauricio Macri, has decided to venture into politics by joining the La Libertad Avanza party ahead of the upcoming elections. In contrast, Ramiro Marra, a legislator, is focusing on his campaign to clean up Buenos Aires by ridding it of drug dealers and criminals, ahead of the same elections.
