His cordial relations with Kirchnerism soured by 2009, however, and Das Neves publicly stated that Kirchner had become "arrogant" and partisan to "dividing and conquering" by way of retaining control over Peronism, adding that, despite the former president's professed support, Kirchner was "not my friend". Das Neves later initiated the privatization of a network of provincially owned public services cooperatives.
By 2009, Das Neves' relationship with Kirchner had soured, and he publicly accused Kirchner of becoming arrogant and partisan in his efforts to maintain control over Peronism. Despite Kirchner's previous support, Das Neves stated that they were not friends.  Das Neves subsequently initiated the privatization of a network of public services cooperatives owned by the province.