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| Coalición por el Cambio | |
|---|---|
| Name | Coalición por el Cambio |
| Native name | Coalición por el Cambio |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Dissolved | 2019 |
| Country | Argentina |
| Ideology | Conservatism, Liberalism, Pro-market reform |
| Position | Centre-right to Right-wing politics |
| Leaders | Mauricio Macri, Horacio Rodríguez Larreta |
| Predecessor | Cambiemos |
| Successor | Juntos por el Cambio |
Coalición por el Cambio was a centre-right political coalition active in Argentina during the mid-2010s, formed to contest national and provincial elections and to implement a program of market-oriented reforms. The alliance brought together prominent figures from Propuesta Republicana, Unión Cívica Radical, and civic movements, aiming to displace the incumbent Peronist leadership associated with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Kirchnerism. Its tenure encompassed electoral victories, policy shifts affecting international creditors and multilateral institutions, and contentious debates over social policy and economic adjustment.
The coalition emerged from negotiations following the 2015 presidential cycle, when leaders from Propuesta Republicana (PRO), Unión Cívica Radical (UCR), and Coalición Cívica ARI sought to consolidate opposition to the ruling faction led by Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Alberto Fernández affiliates. The alliance formalized ahead of the 2015 general election, coordinating candidacies in the gubernatorial contests of Buenos Aires Province, Córdoba Province, and Santa Fe Province while engaging with activists from La Cámpora opponents and trade union critics tied to CGT. After the 2015 victory of Mauricio Macri in the 2015 presidential election, the coalition governed amid negotiations with creditors involved in the Argentine debt restructuring and institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Internal strains and electoral recalibrations led to rebranding and alignments toward the 2019 election cycle, culminating in successors and broader opposition blocs tied to figures like Horacio Rodríguez Larreta and Patricia Bullrich.
Coalition membership included established parties and regional affiliates: primary constituents were Propuesta Republicana (PRO), Unión Cívica Radical (UCR), and Coalición Cívica ARI, along with provincial parties such as Socialist Party federations and local lists from Mendoza Province, Tucumán Province, and Neuquén Province. Allied movements included civic networks associated with Cambiar and business-oriented groups tied to chambers like the Unión Industrial Argentina and the Cámara de Comercio de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Key provincial leaders came from coalitions in Buenos Aires City, Córdoba, and Santa Fe, coordinating candidacies with mayors and governors such as those aligned with María Eugenia Vidal and Gustavo Valdés.
The coalition articulated a platform blending Neoliberalism-style market reforms, fiscal austerity measures, deregulation pledges, and commitments to reconnect with international capital markets. Policy priorities included renegotiating sovereign debt settlements with holdout creditors linked to litigation in New York courts, reducing subsidies to energy sectors engaged with companies like YPF, and promoting public–private partnerships with firms associated with Pan American Energy and Techint. Social policy stances intersected with debates on civil liberties, judicial reform, and security initiatives involving coordination with law-enforcement institutions in Buenos Aires Province and federal bodies associated with Ministerio de Seguridad. The coalition also emphasized ties to foreign governments and blocs, engaging with delegations from United States, European Union, and regional partners such as Chile and Colombia.
Electoral campaigns under the coalition banner produced mixed results: the 2015 national triumph in the presidential race translated into victories in municipal contests like Buenos Aires City mayoral races and gubernatorial wins in provinces including Buenos Aires Province and Mendoza Province. Subsequent midterm and provincial elections between 2017 and 2019 revealed erosion in some regions, with opposition advances by Peronist tickets related to Frente de Todos and local populist candidacies. Legislative representation fluctuated across the Argentine Chamber of Deputies and the Argentine Senate, where seats were contested in lists coordinated with the Unión Cívica Radical and smaller provincial parties. International observers and analysts compared results with previous cycles such as the 2011 and 2015 contests, noting urban-rural polarization similar to patterns seen in São Paulo and Santiago de Chile metropolitan areas.
Prominent leaders included Mauricio Macri as presidential figurehead, with organizational roles filled by Horacio Rodríguez Larreta, María Eugenia Vidal, and party secretariats from the Unión Cívica Radical leadership like Ernesto Sanz and Julio Cobos. Campaign strategy drew on consultancy networks linked to global firms operating in Buenos Aires and coordination with municipal cabinets in cities such as La Plata, Rosario, and Mar del Plata. Internal governance relied on joint decision-making councils, electoral pacts ratified by provincial committees, and communications teams interfacing with national media outlets including Clarín (Argentine newspaper), La Nación, and public broadcasters. The coalition maintained policy committees addressing finance, health, and infrastructure, collaborating with academic centers like Universidad de Buenos Aires and research institutes affiliated with CONICET.
Critics targeted the coalition over austerity policies linked to spending cuts and subsidy reductions affecting sectors discussed in debates involving YPF and public utilities; opposition voices from La Cámpora, Partido Justicialista, and labor unions such as SMATA and CGT protested. Allegations of cronyism and conflicts of interest surfaced concerning appointments of former business executives and ties to conglomerates like Techint and Grupo Clarín, prompting scrutiny by prosecutors and civic organizations including Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales and regional watchdogs. Judicial controversies involved litigation in New York related to sovereign debt and domestic probes into procurement practices overseen by ministries tied to coalition ministers. Human rights groups and cultural institutions in Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos-linked forums criticized certain security measures and police operations.
The coalition’s legacy includes reshaping Argentina’s international financial positioning through debt settlements and market reopening, influencing policy debates in succeeding coalitions and leading to reconfigurations such as the formation of Juntos por el Cambio. Its governance record affected political realignments within the Unión Cívica Radical and spurred strategic shifts in provincial power bases in Buenos Aires Province and Córdoba Province. Policy legacies informed later administrations’ approaches to relations with International Monetary Fund programs, trade negotiations with Mercosur partners, and ongoing discussions over public-sector reform, leaving a contested imprint on Argentina’s political landscape and partisan dynamics.