President Javier Milei announced a “new stage” of his government focused on pushing reforms through Congress during an Independence Day vigil on July 9, 2026 [1].
The event signals a strategic effort by the administration to solidify political alliances with provincial leaders to ensure the passage of contested legislative agendas.
Speaking at the Casa Histórica de Tucumán in Tucumán Province, Milei thanked 12 allied provincial governors for their continued backing [1]. The president used the ceremony to frame the current political moment as a transition toward a more aggressive reform phase. “Contamos con su apoyo,” Milei said [1].
During the event, Milei emphasized the need for political unity to move the country forward. He described the occasion as a time for a “renovación de los votos,” or a renewal of vows [2]. This call for unity was echoed by local leadership. Governor Jaldo said that differences should be set aside so that “las grietas no vuelvan más” [3].
While 12 governors were reported to have attended the vigil [1], other reports indicate that as many as 18 governors have signed the Pacto de Mayo [2]. This discrepancy highlights the varying levels of formal and informal support the president maintains across the provinces.
Milei's address lasted 20 minutes and focused heavily on the necessity of legislative cooperation [1]. By aligning with provincial executives, the president aims to bypass traditional political deadlocks in Congress. The gathering in Tucumán served as both a patriotic observance and a calculated display of political strength, positioning the executive branch as the central driver of the nation's economic and social restructuring.
““Contamos con su apoyo””
The gathering in Tucumán demonstrates Milei's shift from initial shock-therapy governance toward a more traditional political negotiation strategy. By publicly aligning with a bloc of provincial governors, the president is attempting to build a legislative bridge to pass reforms that require more than just executive decrees. The focus on a “new stage” suggests that the administration is moving from emergency stabilization toward long-term structural changes that necessitate provincial buy-in.
