Maximiliano Pullaro's government and La Libertad Avanza have opened talks over Santa Fe's 2027 elections. Representatives of both sides acknowledge dialogue, but no alliance or common formula has been agreed. The discussions begin with overlapping interests in some districts and concern over fragmentation among non-Peronist forces.
Options vary in scope. They include low-profile executive candidates where one side lacks structure, district-by-district agreements, and formal alliances in selected municipalities. Another idea is to limit Javier Milei's direct role in the provincial campaign while libertarians focus on legislative seats and local councils.
Diego Santilli's arrival as Cabinet chief made the relationship more operational. Pullaro gained a political and administrative channel with the Casa Rosada. His national legislative influence is limited, but he can contribute to specific votes, including the national government's attempt to suspend the PASO primaries.
Pullaro supports primaries inside Santa Fe but is willing to back their suspension nationally. That difference may become part of an exchange between the governments. The province seeks better channels for public works, security, infrastructure and other issues requiring federal coordination.
Rosario is central because of its electoral weight and distinct political field. Unidos must decide whether Pablo Javkin seeks another term, while LLA considers whether Juan Pedro Aleart should run for mayor, a legislative seat or a departmental senate position. Peronism is organizing around Juan Monteverde. City decisions will also be linked to strategy for both provincial chambers and municipal councils, where coordination may differ from a common executive list.
Some Unidos officials argue that coordination among non-Peronist forces could reduce fragmentation, but there is no agreement on scope. Julián Galdeano publicly advocated a municipal alliance. The proposal raises questions over whether LLA would give up executive bids in exchange for legislative positions.
Any arrangement must respect coalition identities. Unidos includes radicals, socialists and others with different views of the national government, while LLA wants an autonomous provincial structure. District agreements could avoid a full alliance but would require rules on candidates, finance, campaigning and oversight.
Talks will continue at least through December and intensify before the February list deadline. Key indicators will be the national PASO debate, management coordination between Pullaro and Santilli, and decisions in Rosario. For now, this is an exploratory table rather than a province-wide agreement. Santa Fe will be among the first large districts to close candidate lists, making local decisions an early test of the Casa Rosada's alliance policy.
