From founding JxC to being invited: CC-ARI joins Cordobesismo to avoid being left out

The Civic Coalition-ARI is preparing to close a new chapter in its history of alliances, this time with the Cordobesismo led by Martín Llaryora. The chosen date to seal the agreement is August 7, when coalitions are registered ahead of the legislative elections. With few figures, no strong structure, and even fewer votes, the party is betting on not disappearing from the radar.

Beforehand, the provincial assembly members will hold a virtual meeting to "debate" the decision, although everyone already knows how it will end. In the lead-up, the protagonists present it as an internal discussion, but behind the scenes, they admit that the pact is already signed. "Just a formality," party sources said, as if Saturday's Zoom meeting were anything more than a mere procedure.

The strategy is not surprising: after "Somos Buenos Aires," where they closed a deal with Schiaretti in the province, they are now looking to repeat the move in Córdoba. With the excuse of building a centrist option, Carrió's party settles wherever a door is opened for it. Constant reinvention seems to be the only thing still alive in that political space.

From the "yes, I swear" with Cambiemos to the "are we invited?" with the Cordoban PJ

The Civic Coalition was one of the founders of Cambiemos, but today it leans on provincial Peronism to avoid total extinction. In Corrientes, for example, they also tried their luck as part of a front led by the local Radical Party. The party's pragmatism seems limitless, especially when the margin for competition is nonexistent.

In Córdoba, the talks were led by Facundo Torres and Juan Teruel, who also works for Esteban Avilés's government. The fact that the provincial party president is already part of official structures seems to have paved the way for the agreement. Now it seems that all that's left is to put a bow on something that was already being used.

Meanwhile, the party has already suffered defections, such as that of legislator Gregorio Hernández Maqueda, now aligned with Milei's movement. His position was not compatible with the new direction of Carrió's party, now more focused on survival than on upholding principles.

Turn on the list, if there are any left

Although the alliance with Hacemos Unidos seems closed, there are still no certainties about the spots that will be given to it on the official ticket. Schiaretti would head the list, while Vice Governor Prunotto could take the second spot. Only from the third position onward would the discussion open up for the rest of the partners.

PRO and the Socialist Party also want to put forward candidates, which further complicates the aspirations of the Cordoban "lilismo." PJ doesn't rule out including a figure from CC-ARI, such as Laura Sesma, but nothing is guaranteed. First, the alliance will be registered, then it will be seen who sits where and which spot will go to each one.

Thus, the party that once prided itself on setting the agenda now waits to be given a spot on a list it doesn't assemble. The expectation is not to win, but at least to appear on the ticket. In times when there is no room for nostalgia, the Civic Coalition is content just not to be left out entirely.