Pilar Ramírez, the head of the ruling party’s caucus in the Buenos Aires City Legislature, has a particular – and uncommon – trait within the libertarian ecosystem.
The 48-year-old lawmaker commands respect and maintains dialogue with a wide range of political actors, both within La Libertad Avanza and outside its ranks. Those who know her describe her as a “fixer” on several fronts – a valuable asset at a difficult moment for a ruling party briefly overshadowed by the scandal surrounding Manuel Adorni, President Javier Milei’s Cabinet chief and LLA’s leading figure in the district.
For Ramírez, 2026 began with a clear focus: strengthening the purple party’s foothold and refining its strategy in Buenos Aires City – a traditional PRO stronghold, where former president Mauricio Macri governed for eight years and later retained influence by installing his cousin Jorge Macri as mayor and extending his party’s control of the capital.
Ramírez’s first move was to create a training school for La Libertad Avanza’s local ranks, aimed at developing a new generation of professional leaders. The initiative was backed by her close friend, Presidential Chief-of-Staff Karina Milei – better known as “El Jefe” or “The Boss,” a nickname given to her by her brother, the President. Beyond her role in the now-defunct “iron triangle” that once dominated the State, Karina chairs LLAnationwide. Through that link, Ramírez wields far more influence than many assume.
She is in constant contact with “The Boss,” and their relationship extends well beyond politics: they share weekly dinners and attend the cinema and theatre together. The bond dates back to an introduction arranged by Ramírez’s husband, real-estate businessman Darío Wasserman, who once invited the Milei siblings to dinner simply to get to know them.
Over time, that connection deepened and Pilar and Karina have grown closer. Ramírez became head of the libertarian party’s caucus in the City Legislature in 2023 and, later that year, chair of the party in the nation’s capital. Meanwhile, her husband was appointed president of state bank Banco Nación last December.
Ramírez’s arrival in libertarian ranks initially raised eyebrows, given her political past. Ramírez previously worked as an advertising and marketing manager at state airline Aerolíneas Argentinas between 2008 and 2015. “I was never an activist,” she once said of that period, which coincided with the prominence of figures such as Axel Kicillof, now Buenos Aires Province governor, and Mariano Recalde, a leading senator and La Cámpora figure.
Meetings with Adorni began in February to discuss a package of bills he had prepared during his 2025 campaign for a City Legislature seat – one he won but ultimately never took up. The aim is to underline that La Libertad Avanza has its own agenda for the capital, distinct from that of Jorge Macri. Proposals include sharp tax cuts and stricter controls over public space.
Adorni had been the natural candidate to challenge PRO and Mayor Jorge Macri in the 2027 local election, but his prospects have dimmed following a string of negative headlines tied to investigations into his wealth and assets.
Ramírez, however, remains optimistic. She believes Adorni has provided the necessary explanations, apologised where appropriate, and that the controversy is now behind him, sources say.
Despite speculation, those close to her insist she is not herself considering a mayoral run. Instead, her focus remains on consolidating La Libertad Avanza’s structure in the City and advancing its legislative agenda. “We want the Legislature to be the most reformist in history,” she tells anyone who will listen, regardless of political affiliation.
Ramírez maintains good ties with the Las Fuerzas del Cielo youth organisation and the La Púrpura network of professionals. Their leaders view her as approachable and capable – someone who listens – and the groups have no plans to build a structure to rival hers in the capital.
Among Peronist legislators in the City, the perception is similar: she is seen as measured, not prone to unnecessary attacks, and gifted in conversation. Even so, they do not regard her as “a convert,” despite her beginnings in La Cámpora.
For the City’s Peronist legislators, the impression is the same: she is seen as measured, not prone to unnecessary attacks. “She has the gift of the gab,” said one. Even so, they do not regard her as “a convert,” despite her beginnings in La Cámpora.
Earlier this month, Karina Milei turned 54. The first public greeting came from her brother, President Javier Milei, who posted a celebratory photo on Instagram. It is safe to assume Ramírez had already sent “The Boss” a private message, given their closeness.
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