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The ATEN Teaching Alliance (Aten) held internal elections across Neuquen on Thursday, November 28, resulting in a decisive win for Marcelo Guallardo’s "TEP" slate. Guallardo’s team secured a victory not only in the provincial race but also in the Junin de los Andes section, highlighting the group’s continued influence within the teachers’ union.
The provincial election saw 176 fixed and rotating ballot boxes set up at schools across the region to accommodate the 18,504 eligible voters. The election aimed to form a list that will compete against the government’s opposition list in the upcoming March elections, while simultaneously determining the composition of ATEN’s board of directors for the next three years.
Guallardo’s slate will now compete alongside other parts of public administration, with all ISSN affiliates involved in shaping the future direction of the union. Prior to the election, Guallardo’s team emphasized the contrasting ideological landscapes within the union. “In every representational space, there are two conflicting models of alliance,” they stated, reflecting the ongoing debate within ATEN.
While specific vote numbers were not released, TEP celebrated the provincial wins of Walter Arias, Stella Riquelme, Patricia Gutierrez, and Fermina Rivas.
The results in Junin de los Andes marked a significant moment in the region’s political landscape. The board of directors of ATEN’s Junin de los Andes unit, previously aligned with Guallardo, stepped down at the end of July, citing “violent” behavior from the opposition within parliament. This prompted a succession election, which TEP once again triumphed. The victory was hailed by the union, with a statement congratulating the Junin de los Andes TEP list, led by Julian Reeves, for their “important victory in the region."
The recent elections signal a continued period of dominance for Guallardo’s TEP within ATEN, setting the stage for a potentially influential role in the upcoming March elections. The win also raises questions about the future direction of the union and the potential for ongoing ideological divides within its ranks.
How did Guallardo’s victory in the ATEN internal elections impact the dynamics of the upcoming March elections in Neuquén? [[1](https://www.boxfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1605)]
## ATN Elections: Interview with [Guest Name]
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**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us today is [Guest Name], a leading expert on education policy in Neuquén. A major development unfolded yesterday with the ATEN Teaching Alliance holding its internal elections. [Guest Name], can you give us an overview of what happened?
**Guest:** Absolutely. Yesterday, Marcelo Guallardo’s “TEP” slate achieved a resounding victory in the ATEN internal elections. This win was significant not only because it secured them the provincial election but also because they triumphed inJunin de los Andes. This highlights the strong influence Guallardo and his team have within the teachers’ union.
**Host:** It seems like a decisive win for Guallardo. What does this mean for the upcoming March elections?
**Guest:** This victory positions Guallardo’s slate as a strong contender in the March elections, where they will face off against the government’s opposition list. They will now need to build on this momentum and garner wider support across Neuquén.
**Host:** The ATEN elections are also about shaping the union itself. What does this result say about the direction of ATEN?
**Guest:** Guallardo’s win suggests a focus on [Mention possible political positions or goals supported by Guallardo and his slate]. This could lead to changes in ATEN’s priorities and strategies over the next three years.
**Host:** Fascinating. We’ll be keeping a close eye on how this unfolds.
[Guest Name], thank you so much for shedding light on this important development.
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