PJ from Córdoba explodes: three lists on the way and no unity in sight

Everything indicates that the Córdoba PJ will go fragmented into three different lists for the legislative elections on October 26. With one month left before the deadline for candidacies, rumors, internal disputes, and desperation in the Córdoba PJ, which already considers a crushing defeat against the Milei phenomenon inevitable, are growing.

The sector close to Governor Llaryora seeks to maintain control of the ruling party with a list under the Hacemos por Córdoba label. So far, there are more rumors than certainties: from a possible candidacy of Juan Schiaretti to the possibility of Vice Governor Myrian Prunotto. What is certain is that the ruling party is trying to appear united, but internal cracks are becoming increasingly visible.

Schiaretti's move aims to position himself as a nationally influential figure, supporting the projection of his Córdoba-based coalition. This way, they are betting on an alliance with "Somos Buenos Aires" to avoid an electoral shipwreck, although they acknowledge that without unity, the electoral floor could collapse.

De la Sota breaks with the provincial ruling party and launches her own list

In a move that shakes Peronism, national deputy Natalia de la Sota has decided to compete outside the space her father founded. The break with Llaryora, irreconcilable, has deep political roots. De la Sota strongly refuses to support Javier Milei's government and takes a critical stance, while Llaryorismo plays it lukewarm.

Natalia's strategy is twofold: to distance herself from Kirchnerism but also to differentiate herself from Cordobesismo without breaking away completely. She seeks to keep her seat and reposition herself with an eye on 2027, although her move is risky: without a strong structure and with a divided Peronist electorate, the path is uphill.

Those close to her acknowledge that the relationship with Schiaretti has been broken for years. There have not even been real attempts at rapprochement. The "unity operation" between the two most important surnames in the Córdoba PJ has already been buried.

Kirchnerism completes the chaos: goes alone with Carro

Kirchnerism is added to this scenario, also launching its own list outside the main coalition. Deputy Pablo Carro would head the list, accompanied by Gabriela Estévez. It is the most combative sector and the only one with an openly confrontational discourse toward the national government: Neither Llaryora nor De la Sota wanted anything to do with them.

Carro seeks to renew his seat with support from unions and social organizations aligned with Kirchnerism. His campaign will be tough against Milei, but also against the "collaborationist" sectors of the Córdoba PJ, whom they accuse of having handed the province over to libertarianism.

They tried to approach De la Sota, but the dialogue never progressed. Kirchnerism will go its own way, betting on consolidating its base and maintaining a presence in a historically elusive province.

The Peronist internal conflict on the verge of collapse

For the first time since the PJ has governed Córdoba, Peronism could reach a national election completely divided. The single ballot, debuting in this election, will make the degree of fragmentation visible. All three factions privately admit that the split is irreversible.

On August 7, the alliances will be announced, and on the 17th, the final candidacies. Until then, anything can happen, but the chances of unity are minimal.

Tensions are rising and mayors are already taking positions, seeking to protect their territory in the face of what many consider inevitable. That is an election where Milei sweeps Córdoba and the PJ ends up adrift, divided, wounded, and without clear leadership.

Schiaretti, meanwhile, remains silent, measures polls, weaves alliances in Buenos Aires, and evaluates his next move. Not even his name could guarantee anything. Córdoba Peronism seems to have entered a cold war that no one can stop.