Marcelo Arancibia has begun building a 2027 campaign for governor of San Juan through a new political force called Compromiso. The lawyer and politician says he is seeking legal recognition from the electoral authorities and wants an organization in all 19 departments. He presents the project as a third alternative to Marcelo Orrego's government and Peronism.
The initiative starts from a perceived representation gap. Arancibia argues that some voters do not want a return to Justicialism but also do not feel represented by the provincial government. That potential electorate includes independents, former coalition voters and Milei supporters without a stable local expression.
He particularly criticized José Peluc and the San Juan leadership of La Libertad Avanza. In his view, the party lost prominence by moving closer to Orrego and stopped representing original Milei voters. That political accusation will need to be tested against actual alliances, votes and decisions.
Creating a provincial party requires more than a name. Compromiso needs members, authorities, legal recognition, financial accounts, election monitors and candidates across the territory. Reaching all 19 departments is ambitious because their urban, agricultural, mining and mountain agendas differ.
Arancibia says he is ready to govern but acknowledges the need to consolidate teams. A competitive candidacy requires expertise in finance, water, mining, energy, health, education, security and infrastructure. A third path needs priorities, costs and implementation mechanisms.
The force must also define its national identity. Criticizing local libertarians does not clarify whether Compromiso supports Milei's economic program, favors provincial centrism or seeks variable alliances. The answer matters in a province dependent on mining investment and federal policy.
Fragmentation creates opportunity but may also split opposition votes. If Compromiso grows, it could force Orrego, Peronism and LLA to rethink alliances. An incomplete third force, however, risks becoming merely testimonial or a bargaining vehicle.
The next step is electoral recognition and visible departmental leadership. Arancibia must turn the announcement into membership, a program, transparent financing and territorial organization. Compromiso can compete only by demonstrating teams, structure and a distinct, understandable identity.
