Mónica Fein

Mónica Haydée Fein (born 3 June 1957) is an Argentine biochemist and Socialist Party politician who was intendente (mayor) of Rosario from 2011 to 2019. She has been a National Deputy since 2021, and previously held the same position from 2007 to 2011.

Since 2021, she has been president of the Socialist Party.

Early life and education Fein was born in Luján, Buenos Aires Province. She became active in politics at age 17, joining the Popular Socialist Party. She participated in the National Reform Movement as President of the Student Center of the School of Biochemistry and Pharmacy at the National University of Rosario, where she graduated with a degree in Biochemistry. She then served as Secretary of Student Welfare, as Faculty Graduate Advisor, and as Secretary of the UNR University Extension.

She began her training in Public Health at the Lazarte Institute. She participated in the creation of the Laboratory for Proprietary Medicinal (LEM) for the City of Rosario in 1992; the LEM, which coordinated its development with academia, would become a national model for the public production of pharmaceuticals.

Political career Hermes Binner, a fellow Socialist elected mayor of the city, appointed Fein Secretary of Public Health in 1997. She strengthened the local primary care network, focused efforts on hospital standards, and launched the Center for Ambulatory Medical Specialties of Rosario (CEMAR). She headed the party list of Socialist candidates to the City Council in 2001, and remained in the post until 2003, serving as President of the Health Commission. She was elected on 24 July with 52.2% of the vote, defeating the runner-up, Héctor Cavallero, by 22% and becoming the first Socialist woman elected mayor in Argentine history.

Electoral history Executive + Election Office List Votes Result . Total % . 2011 Mayor of Rosario Progressive, Civic and Social Front 260,936 52.15% 1st 2015 Progressive, Civic and Social Front 165,845 30.19% 1st 2023 PASO Governor of Santa Fe United to Change Santa Fe 139,773 14.25% 4th

Legislative + Election Office List District Votes Result . Total % . 2001 Councillor Santa Fe Alliance 1 Rosario 100,384 24.98% 2nd 2007 National Deputy Progressive, Civic and Social Front 3 Santa Fe Province 544,546 33.67% 2nd 2021 Broad Progressive Front 1 Santa Fe Province 222,740 12.25% 3rd