Dom. 04.01.2026-08:15
Next to the capture of Maduro, with the end still pending, any news seems like a joke. But things happen here too. In another end of the year very much ours, of power outages and hot corruption, some who are not from politics launched themselves as candidates for president. The best known, although he is not very well known, is Dante Gebel, a mix of Milei and Claudio María Domínguez who lives in the United States, gives talks, brings people together and blesses them and with that he makes a good living. Almost simultaneously, Federico González, a psychologist who conducts surveys and defines himself as “a sniper of ideas” and “an apprentice poet,” enrolled in the same race. It was what we were missing in the midst of the AFA scandal, something never seen before and in terms of corruption with Kirchnerism we saw everything. Continue reading.
BUENOS AIRES, January 4, 2026—Amidst ongoing political turmoil, a pair of unconventional candidates have entered the presidential race, injecting a dose of the unexpected into an already fraught election cycle.
Unlikely Presidential Bids Emerge in Argentina
Two political outsiders—a U.S.-based speaker and a self-described “idea sniper”—have announced their candidacies.
- Dante Gebel, residing in the United States, blends elements of political figures Javier Milei and Claudio María Domínguez.
- Federico González, a psychologist, styles himself as an intellectual and a poet.
- The announcements come during a period marked by power outages, corruption scandals, and the ongoing situation surrounding Maduro.
While attention remains focused on the pending outcome of events surrounding Maduro, Argentina is witnessing a surprising development in its own political landscape. In a year defined by widespread power outages and allegations of corruption, two individuals with no prior political experience have thrown their hats into the ring for the presidency. This unexpected turn of events unfolds against the backdrop of a significant scandal involving the AFA (Argentine Football Association).
Dante Gebel, perhaps the more recognizable of the two, currently lives in the United States. He earns a living through public speaking engagements, gatherings, and offering blessings—a profile some observers have likened to a combination of Javier Milei and Claudio María Domínguez. Almost simultaneously, Federico González, a psychologist specializing in surveys, announced his candidacy. González self-identifies as “a sniper of ideas” and “an apprentice poet,” hinting at a more intellectual approach to the campaign trail.
The timing of these announcements is particularly noteworthy, occurring amidst the fallout from the AFA scandal and broader concerns about corruption, particularly in relation to past administrations. The situation feels, as one observer put it, like “something never seen before,” even considering the history of corruption allegations involving Kirchnerism.
