lhe glassy relationship between presidents and vice presidents in Latin America, like the one currently maintained by the number two of Ecuador, Verónica Abad, and the ruler of that country, Daniel Noboahas been relatively common in the 21st century, due to a combination of political, ideological and personal factors.
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The close bond between the figures who compete under the same electoral formula sometimes begins to break down as soon as they take office, while on other occasions the differences emerge as they advance in the exercise of power.
Alliances can be both strategic and fragile, and internal tensions often manifest in public disputes and significant political changes
This conflict and others reflect the complexity of political relations in some Latin American countries where alliances can be both strategic and fragile, and internal tensions often manifest in public disputes and significant political changes.
Below are some examples of cases that have occurred so far this century:
1. Ecuador – Lenín Moreno and Jorge Glas (2017-2018): Lenín Moreno assumed the Presidency in 2017 with Jorge Glas as his vice president. Despite being party colleagues and having been part of Rafael Correa’s Government, Moreno and Glas had important disagreements. Glas was accused of corruption in the Odebrecht case and was suspended from his duties, which deepened the rift between him and Moreno.
Lenin Moreno (right) and Jorge Glas.
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2. Bolivia – Evo Morales and Álvaro García Linera (2006-2019): Although there were no open conflicts between Morales and García Linera during their terms, tensions became evident following the political crisis of 2019. García Linera, who was a loyal companion of Morales, has kept a relatively low profile since then, and there has been speculation about differences in their post-presidency political perspectives.
Evo Morales and Álvaro García Linera
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3. Argentina – Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Julio Cobos (2007-2011): The relationship between Cristina Fernández and her then vice president, Julio Cobos, deteriorated significantly after he voted against an agricultural withholding law proposed by the Government in 2008. This act was seen as a betrayal by Fernández and many in his party. , which led to Cobos’s political isolation for the rest of the term.
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Julio Cobos.
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4. Paraguay – Fernando Lugo and Federico Franco (2008-2012): Although they were initially allies, the relationship between Lugo and his vice president Franco deteriorated over time. When Lugo was impeached and removed from office in 2012, Franco assumed the Presidency. Many saw Franco’s action as taking advantage of the situation, which generated controversy and accusations of complicity in the impeachment.
(File) Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo (L) and his Vice President Federico Franco sing the national anthem during the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Independence in Asunción, on May 15, 2011.
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5. Peru – Alejandro Toledo and Raúl Diez Canseco (2001-2004): Diez Canseco was suspended by Toledo under accusations of corruption, which was considered a conflict between personal priorities and those of the party.
6. Peru – Pedro Pablo Kuczynski and Martín Vizcarra (2016-2018): Vizcarra assumed the presidency after Kuczynski resigned over corruption scandals, although Vizcarra was initially his loyal vice president.
Vizcarra was dismissed in November 2020 for ‘moral incapacity’.
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7. Argentina – Alberto Fernández and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (2019-2023): The relationship between President Alberto Fernández and his Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was complex and sometimes tense. Although both came from the same political party, Peronism, they showed differences in terms of government management and economic policy. Cristina Fernández, who has a very strong political base and strong opinions, had a significant influence.
8. Peru – Pedro Castillo and Dina Boluarte (2021-2022): Castillo and Boluarte began their mandates with an apparent alliance, but over time discrepancies arose. Boluarte assumed the Presidency following Castillo’s impeachment and arrest in December 2022. Castillo faced multiple impeachment proceedings during his brief period in office and his relationship with Boluarte, initially cordial, became more strained as their relationship unfolded. Government.
Dina Boluarte took over as president of Peru, after the arrest of Pedro Castillo.
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9. Argentina – Javier Milei and Victoria Villarruel (2023-Present): Although they have only been in power for five months, the dynamic between Javier Milei and his vice president, Victoria Villarruel, has already revealed some tensions, given Milei’s radical style and controversial proposals, including an extreme free-market economic agenda and proposals for massive privatization. Villarruel has already shown differences with Milei regarding the military, the salaries of senators and magistrate appointments.
Javier Milei and vice president Victoria Villarruel.
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