The closing of the 2025 lists: concentrated power, surprising agreements, and political setbacks

The closure of legislative lists in **August 2025** left a political landscape full of signals about the direction of the main forces in the country. While the **libertarian government** centralized its power around **Karina Milei**, **Peronism** surprised with a strategic pact between **Cristina Fernández de Kirchner** and **Sergio Massa**, and **Mauricio Macri's PRO** confirmed a notable decline. These movements not only impact the immediate assembly of candidacies but also anticipate a deeper reconfiguration of the Argentine political system.

In the government, **Karina Milei** established herself as a central figure by imposing discipline and control in the assembly of lists. The decision to relegate Santiago Caputo and limit the influence of his group demonstrated that within La Libertad Avanza, there is no room for internal disputes.

In Peronism, the surprise was the agreement between **Cristina Kirchner** and **Sergio Massa**, which allowed for joint candidacies in key districts. Although it does not imply total reconciliation, it shows a pragmatism aimed at maintaining representation and avoiding fragmentation.

One noteworthy element is how this closure of lists exposed the **difference in strategies**: while the government bet on the concentration of power in a single figure, Peronism resorted to consensus among historically opposed sectors. This makes it evident that political forces chose opposite paths to face the upcoming electoral stage.

In contrast, **Mauricio Macri's PRO** confirmed its decline. With competitive lists in few provinces and less national protagonism, the party was reduced against the libertarian advance and the adaptability of Peronism.

The closure of lists consolidated Karina Milei as the undisputed leader, showed the **resilience of Peronism** through strategic agreements, and exposed the **decline of the PRO** and **Mauricio Macri**. Together, these movements anticipate a political stage marked by the concentration of power and the need for adaptation from traditional forces.