News of the death of the historic mayor of Berazategui Juan Jose MusiAt the age of 84, Peronism was shocked. reference Justice Party (PJ) In the governorate, he left the municipal leadership vacant in the middle of his sixth term. However, based on the electoral law, it is already known who will hold his position at the head of the municipality until 2027.
Mossi died Monday afternoon after being hospitalized for two weeks in El Croce Hospital for High Complexities / Nestor Kirchner. His departure was a blow to the Judicial Council of Buenos Aires because he was one of the great barons of the suburbs, who have since 1987 He was to hold various positions in the public administration of Buenos Aires.
A doctor by profession, in December of that year he began his first term as mayor of Berazategui, where he remained until 1994, when he resigned to assume the position of mayor of the city. Regional Minister of Health Eduardo Duhalde.
After almost a decade, he returned for his second phase as mayor, between 2003 and 2010, where he was close to Nestor and Christina KirchnerUntil he was replaced by his son Juan Patricio Musiwho ruled until 2019. During that period he was the nation’s environment minister and regional MP and in 2019 he ran again for mayor. There he began his third phase at the head of the Commune. The position to which he was re-elected in 2023 and which he held until the day of his death.
As one of the most experienced representatives of the sector of Peronism, Mussi was one of the respected and listened to leaders of the party. His district grew during his administration and did so with a dynamism that was a far cry from the explosion of low-income neighborhoods that characterized his neighbor. Quilmes On another scale, Florencio Varela.
After his death, the succession to his position at the head of the municipality was activated. Therefore, as stipulated in Article 123 of Election Law No. 5109 of 1993, “In the event of the mayor’s resignation, death, or dismissal due to an intentional crime, he shall be replaced by the first councilor from the list to which he belongs and who was elected with him.However, if this is not achieved, succession will follow the order of that list of Council members.
The call to succeed Musi as mayor Berazategui is the current secretary of public works in the municipality, Carlos “Torco” BalorWho headed the list in the last elections for council members, with Musi’s own design in 2023.
He is a highly trusted leader of Musi, having held various key positions in the municipality, especially regarding infrastructure and urban development.
However, Balor’s term can only last temporarily until 2027 and the position may return to the Mossi family.
Although Juan Patricio Musi had retired from municipal work to devote himself full time to various projects in the private sector, the possibility of his return for a new stage at the helm of Berazategui is not excluded.
On the other hand, there is another possibility, which is the nomination of Moses’ daughter. Mariel, Who, like her father, trained as a doctor, served as Minister of Health and was a member of the board of directors of El Cruce High Complexity Hospital.
Peronist leaders remembered Musa on social media. The former president was one of the first to speak Christina Kirchnerwho described him as a “Byronite for life” and sent his condolences to the family.
Governor of Buenos Aires Province, Axel KiselovHe also highlighted his life dedicated to Peronism: “a tireless fighter, a historical authority for Peronism and above all an exemplary comrade, supportive and committed to the rights of our people.”
Likewise, among other messages, the former president fired him Albert Fernandez: “I have always admired his unwavering devotion and, above all, those tremendous human qualities that made him so special. Juan José leaves an indelible legacy of work and love for his people.”