José Manuel de la Sota
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| José Manuel de la Sota | |
 Juan Manuel de la Sota |
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57th Governor of Córdoba
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| In office 1999 – 2007 |
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| Lieutenant | (1) Germán Kammerath (1999) (2)Hernan Olivero (acting 1999-2003) (3)Juan Schiaretti (2003-2007) |
| Preceded by | Ramón Mestre |
| Succeeded by | Juan Schiaretti |
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| Born | November 28, 1949 Córdoba |
| Political party | Peronist |
| Profession | Lawyer |
José Manuel de la Sota (November 28, 1949 in Córdoba) is an Argentine Justicialist Party politician. He was the governor of the province of Córdoba until 2007.
De la Sota studied law at the National University of Córdoba. He stood as Mayor of Córdoba in 1983 and became a national deputy for the province of Córdoba in 1985, serving until 1989. He stood to be governor without success in 1987 and 1991, and that year became Ambassador to Brazil. He served as a national Senator 1995-99. At the end of 1998 he won the election for governor, and took office in July 1999. He launched himself for president [1], though in 2003 he ran for a second four-year term and was re-elected.
De la Sota married Olga Ruitort, who herself became a politician, and had two daughters. The couple divorced in 2005. He is currently in a relationship with Adriana Nazario who served as his minister of production.
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| Preceded by Ramón Mestre |
Governor of Córdoba 1999 - 2007 |
Succeeded by Juan Schiaretti |
