Llaryora meets Peronist surprise winner who captured Marcos Juárez mayoralty

Martín Llaryora received Germán Font at the Córdoba governor’s office after Font won the Marcos Juárez mayoral election with 46% of the vote, beating his nearest rival by 26 points. The meeting underscored the provincial government’s bet on the continuity of “Cordobesismo”, the non-Kirchnerist Peronist movement that has governed Córdoba for 27 years.

Font’s victory changed the political colour of the administration in this southeastern Córdoba city. It came amid criticism of the national government over the closure of a PAMI provider clinic and a lack of quality jobs. At the same time, the result arrived as the Milei movement seeks to gain a stronger foothold in a district where it won clearly in the legislative elections of Oct. 26, 2025.

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The closure of the Sudeste clinic affects 5,500 PAMI members, and they have to go for treatment in Villa María, which is 120 kilometres away.

Font told Clarín that expanding “Cordobesismo” beyond Córdoba’s borders would be a task for Llaryora. From his position, he said, he would continue pressing national authorities over local problems. The closure of the Sudeste clinic affects 5,500 PAMI members, he said, forcing them to travel to Villa María, 120 kilometres away.

Marcos Juárez has about 30,000 residents and sits in the agricultural-industrial Pampas region, but employment remains a persistent concern. “The lack of work is one of the biggest concerns for people,” Font said. Residents tell him they do not want handouts, but they do want a good job. Some cannot make it to the end of the month even with a second or third job, he added.

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The lack of work is one of the biggest concerns for people. They tell us they do not want anyone to give them anything, but they do want a good job.

During their meeting at the Bicentennial Civic Centre, Llaryora and Font reviewed key projects and began outlining work to support development in southeastern Córdoba. Provincial projects include expanding the provincial hospital and creating a new campus of the Provincial University of Córdoba, which would strengthen educational opportunities in the city and surrounding region.

Font had previously worked in the provincial Bioagroindustry Ministry, but chose to run under the local Generation MJ identity to keep the campaign focused on local concerns. He described it as a space for local Peronists, professionals and independent figures, and as another expression of “Cordobesismo”. Llaryora told the mayor-elect that he had the province’s full support.

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It is a space belonging to local Peronism, but also to professionals and independent leaders. It is another expression of Cordobesismo.