José Manuel de la Sota facts for kids
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José Manuel de la Sota
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de la Sota in 2007
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| 57th and 59th Governor of Córdoba | |
| In office 10 December 2011 – 10 December 2015 |
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| Deputy | Alicia Pregno |
| Preceded by | Juan Schiaretti |
| Succeeded by | Juan Schiaretti |
| In office 12 July 1999 – 10 December 2007 |
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| Lieutenant | Germán Kammerath (1999) Hernán Olivero (acting 1999–2003) Juan Schiaretti (2003–07) |
| Preceded by | Ramón Mestre |
| Succeeded by | Juan Schiaretti |
| National Senator | |
| In office 10 December 1995 – 12 July 1999 |
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| Constituency | Córdoba |
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| Born | 28 November 1949 Córdoba, Córdoba Province Argentina |
| Died | 15 September 2018 (aged 68) Altos Fierro, Córdoba Province, Argentina |
| Cause of death | Traffic accident |
| Political party | Justicialist Party |
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Union for Córdoba United for a New Alternative |
| Spouses | Silvia Zanichelli (1972—89) Olga Riutort (1989—2004) |
| Alma mater | National University of Córdoba |
| Profession | Lawyer |
José Manuel de la Sota (born November 28, 1949 – died September 15, 2018) was an important Argentine politician. He was a member of the Justicialist Party. He served as the governor of Córdoba Province from 1999 to 2007. Later, he was elected governor again for the term from 2011 to 2015.
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Early Life and Political Beginnings
José Manuel de la Sota was born in Córdoba, Argentina. He studied law at the National University of Córdoba. In 1972, he married Silvia Zanichelli.
He started his political career in the early 1970s. He worked for local government officials in Córdoba. However, his political work was stopped by a military takeover in 1976.
Return to Democracy and Elections
When democracy returned to Argentina in 1983, de la Sota became active in politics again. He tried to become governor of Córdoba for the Justicialist Party. He didn't win, but he was later elected to the Argentine Chamber of Deputies in 1985. This is like being a representative in the national parliament.
In 1987, he ran for governor again but lost. In 1989, a sad event in his family led to his divorce. He later married Olga Riutort in December 1989.
He was reelected to Congress but left in 1990 to become Ambassador to Brazil. He tried to become governor of Córdoba again in 1991, but he lost.
Becoming a Senator
In 1994, the Argentine Constitution was changed. This change allowed for more Senators from each province. This helped de la Sota return to national politics. He became a Senator in 1995. During his time as a Senator, he tried to change how the country's budget was managed.
Time as Governor of Córdoba
In December 1998, José Manuel de la Sota was elected Governor of Córdoba. This was a big win for his party in Córdoba, as they hadn't won the governorship since the 1950s.
He considered running for president in 2002. However, he decided to run for a second term as governor instead, and he won easily.
Key Projects and Challenges
As governor, he focused on improving public services. He oversaw the building of 340 schools and more than 20,000 public housing units. These projects helped many people in the province.
He also faced some challenges. In 2000, he created an office to investigate corruption. The person he appointed to lead it, Luis Juez, found evidence of corruption involving some officials. However, Juez resigned in 2002, saying he didn't have enough support from the governor.
Another event was when the government took over the old Ferreyra Palace in 2005. This beautiful building became the Evita Fine Arts Museum. However, the original owners felt they were not paid fairly for the property. Also, many of the building's original features were changed when it became a museum.
Later Political Years
After his second term, his vice-governor, Juan Schiaretti, was elected governor in 2007.
De la Sota ran for governor again in 2011 and won. During this term, he sometimes disagreed with the national government led by President Cristina Kirchner. He even started a group called the "Federal Peronist" faction that opposed her government.
In 2015, he sought to become president of Argentina. He ran in the primary elections but came in second place. He later supported another candidate, Mauricio Macri, who won the presidency.
José Manuel de la Sota died in a car crash on September 15, 2018, at the age of 68.
See also
In Spanish: José Manuel de la Sota para niños
