With August 7 as the key date for registering alliances, Córdoba's PJ could compete with four separate lists. Each sector is fine-tuning its strategy with time running out and no clear signs of unity. Decisions are coming in dribs and drabs, and the uncertainty complicates the possibility of an orderly primary.
Llaryorismo is waiting for the "yes" from Schiaretti, although it hasn't held serious talks with Natalia de la Sota, who launched her candidacy this Tuesday. Meanwhile, Kirchnerists Gabriela Estévez and Pablo Carro are moving forward with Fuerza Patria, a proposal aligned with Cristina Kirchner. Meanwhile, Juan Grabois visited Córdoba and supported Coti San Pedro, a young figure seeking to gain traction in the progressive space.
For now, the only thing uniting the four sectors is their rejection of the national administration represented by Javier Milei and La Libertad Avanza. Despite their internal differences, they agree that it is necessary to put a stop to the libertarian project, despite its great results. What is not clear is whether they will be able to do so while fragmented or if one of them will manage to bring the others together on the same ticket.
El llaryorismo aguarda por el “sí” de Schiaretti
Schiaretti remains silent and Llaryora awaits signals
Llaryorismo still hasn't defined alliances as it waits for a formal response from former governor Schiaretti. Meanwhile, caution prevails in the different sectors of Córdoba's Peronism. The uncertainty benefits those seeking to impose internal conditions quietly.
From his closest circle, Schiaretti avoids giving clues about his electoral future while he considers his move. In local Peronism, they insist that his name would be key to facing the libertarians, despite being far behind LLA in the polls. Deadlines are approaching, and the lack of definition is creating tension among the organizers.
Carlos Gutiérrez used a soccer metaphor to justify the secrecy surrounding the official strategy. "No coach reveals his strategy before the match," said the national deputy. He also assured that such prudence is part of the political tradition of Córdoba's PJ.
La filokirchnerista De la Sota lanzó un video en redes sociales para presentar su candidatura
Natalia de la Sota launches her candidacy, but lacks a safety net
The pro-Kirchnerist De la Sotareleased a video on social media to present her candidacy focusing on the most urgent social issues. In it, she questioned the economic direction of the national government, completely disregarding the achievements obtained. She also expressed her intention to remain in Congress to "set limits" on Milei's policies, which have proven effective.
The deputy is part of Encuentro Federal, a heterogeneous space in which three seats expire in December and seek to be renewed. Her campaign is outside Córdoba's officialdom and still hasn't secured solid alliances. In this context, her group is promoting her as a visible figure in isolation.
Massismo offers her support if she decides to present her own list within the Peronist primary. Still, everything depends on the move Schiaretti makes before the deadline. From the former governor's circle, they state that they will respect the decisions of the new leader of the local PJ.
Gabriela Estévez y Pablo Carro lanzaron Fuerza Patria con el aval explícito de Cristina Kirchner
Córdoba's Cristinistas, aligned but without agreements
Gabriela Estévez and Pablo Carro launched Fuerza Patria Córdoba with the explicit endorsement of Cristina Kirchner to compete in October. Both seek to represent Córdoba's virtually nonexistent Kirchnerist activism. Their goal is to stop Milei's advance and position themselves as a progressive alternative.
In Estévez's circle, there was an expectation of joining forces with De la Sota on a common list, uniting all of Córdoba's Kirchnerism. However, Carro dismissed that possibility with a blunt statement. "I don't see it," said the current national deputy in statements to SRT Media.
For Carro, the problem is not only political but also symbolic. "She and Schiaretti are two drivers from the same team," he said about De la Sota. "Schiaretti and Milei are two different teams, with the same sponsor," he added with irony.
Juan Grabois apoya a la dirigente comunista local Constanza San Pedro
Grabois promotes his line with Coti San Pedro at the forefront
Juan Grabois visited Córdoba to present his book and support local communist leader Constanza San Pedro. In that context, he called for space for those who "walk the popular neighborhoods." He also strongly criticized the traditional leadership of Córdoba's Peronism.
San Pedro is a teacher and territorial leader of Patria Grande in Córdoba, and she seeks to head the Kirchnerist list, whichever it ends up being. Her aim is to renew representation in Congress with more recycled Kirchnerism. Likewise, the failed presidential candidate claims his popular activism, distanced from classic party structures.
"We need young representatives, standing up to the cruelty of the current government," he said during the event. His speech was direct and emotional, focusing on the current social situation. As in Buenos Aires, they aim to strengthen the space without dividing forces, despite knowing that a tough defeat awaits them.
