Macri Resumes Provincial Tour in Jujuy; PRO Plans to Add 115 Mayors by 2027

Return to the Public Agenda: Macri Confirms Date in Jujuy

Mauricio Macri returned to the country after the World Cup and set his next public appearance: it will be in Jujuy during August, as part of the Próximo Paso tour that has taken him to various provinces, according to El Destape. The tour fuels speculation about a possible presidential candidacy, although there are no formal announcements. The agenda also includes a meeting in Patagonia in September.

Macri’s return comes amid internal tensions within the PRO. Party sources indicated that the PRO leader is navigating turbulent times due to negotiations that members of the macrista faction are holding behind his back with La Libertad Avanza, following a change in attitude by Karina Milei regarding the alliance strategy for 2027. Added to this is discomfort over the appointment of Diego Santilli as Chief of Cabinet and public gestures toward his cousin Jorge Macri that have caused friction.

Territorial Plan: PRO Aims to Go from 35 to 150 Mayors

In parallel to Macri’s tour, the PRO is pushing a plan to strengthen its municipal presence. According to party organizers cited by El Destape, the goal is to reach 150 mayors nationwide by 2027. Currently, the PRO governs 35 municipalities, plus the City of Buenos Aires, Chubut, and Entre Ríos. The strategy seeks to rebuild the space from the bottom up, starting with municipalities and city councils.

The initiative is based on the premise Macri repeats: where the PRO governs, people live better. “The goal is to expand the party’s territorial presence, to have a network of local governments with a management model focused on efficiency, closeness to residents, and modernization of the state,” the organizers said. The plan includes identifying, supporting, and promoting new leaders, and is part of the Próximo Paso tour.

Next week, the Leadership Training School begins with various training sessions. Organizers see that La Libertad Avanza shows no interest in the dispute over mayoralties, and that from that weakness they can consolidate a strength.

Documented Chronology of the Tour and Territorial Plan

1. August 2025 (scheduled): Macri leads an event in Jujuy, as part of the Próximo Paso tour, which includes meetings with local and provincial leaders. It is his first public appearance after the United States World Cup.
2. September 2025 (scheduled): The Próximo Paso tour continues in Patagonia, without specifying a province. The tour seeks to consolidate candidacies at all levels, although the main question is the presidential race against Javier Milei’s re-election.
3. Week following the announcement (exact date not set): The PRO Leadership Training School begins, with training for new cadres. It is part of the plan to add mayors.
4. 2027 (goal): The PRO aims to reach 150 mayors nationwide, up from the current 35. The plan seeks to rebuild the space from the territory.

Between each milestone, a change in strategy is observed: from Macri’s national tour as a presidential pre-candidate to municipal strengthening as an electoral base. Tension with La Libertad Avanza and internal negotiations mark the political context.

Value Module: Difference Between Current Mayors and 2027 Goal

• Document: El Destape article dated June 27, 2025, citing PRO organizers.
• Organization and date: PRO, June 2025.
• Unit: Number of mayors (municipal chiefs).
• Values used: Current mayors: 35. Goal for 2027: 150.
• Operation: Difference = Goal – Current = 150 – 35 = 115 additional mayors.

The calculation shows that the PRO needs to add 115 mayors to reach its goal, representing an increase of 328.6% over the current base (115/35 * 100). It is not specified whether this goal includes re-election of current mayors or whether it contemplates possible alliances with other parties.

What to Watch

It is worth following the evolution of Macri’s tour and the announcements that emerge from the events in Jujuy and Patagonia, as well as La Libertad Avanza’s reaction to the PRO’s territorial plan. It is also relevant to monitor the implementation of the Leadership Training School and the number of new candidates that emerge from it. The tension between Macri and the sectors negotiating with Karina Milei could define whether the PRO presents itself as an ally or competitor of LLA in 2027.