INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Patricia Bullrich, 67, aims for the Argentine presidency with Juntos por el Cambio
Born in Buenos Aires, she hails from a politically influential falmiy.Despite her elite roots, her first political steps were with the
Montoneros, a militant group
Patricia herself faced arrest in 1975 and later went into exile after a coup in 1976.She returned when the dictatorship ended and later
(Photo Internet reproduction)In this role, she pushed for strict law enforcement measures
identity.Particularly, she is proud of her stand against labor unions during her ministerial tenure.As elections approach, her biggest
challenge is to outperform Javier Milei, a rising libertarian candidate.Biographer Ragendorfer notes this election marks a turning point for
with a large section of the electorate.Her security policies, however, remain divisive and prompt debates on human rights.This election
cycle poses a unique challenge for Bullrich
She has to win over voters who lean towards libertarianism, represented by Milei.Winning them over is essential to secure a spot in a
