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Córdoba
Sector employment has fallen 10.5 percent since December 2023 and stood at 37,694 workers in April. The Metalworking Activity Observatory found that four in ten factories produced less in July and more than half suffered lower profitability.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
The strike and march will take place August 5 from 1 to 5 p.m., after business chambers notified changes to production lines. The union says importing pre-soldered assemblies threatens 200 direct jobs and could cut up to 60% of positions in the segment.
Chaco
Family-owned Grupo Argento SRL has turned a home venture into a food plant in Resistencia with room to scale. Under the “Hecho en Casa” brand, it makes vegan foods for retailers, wholesalers and third-party labels while seeking distribution throughout Chaco.
San Juan
The San Juan factory acquired in 2017 was operating at 52% of capacity in early 2026 amid falling consumption and higher unit costs. Dismissal notices triggered protests and claims that the first severance proposals were below legal requirements.
San Juan
The group confirmed offices in the province and is studying sites for an operating facility linked to Vicuña and Los Azules. The move revives its experience in major San Juan projects, but the scale, location and timetable of a future plant remain under evaluation.
Santiago del Estero
Foreign sales grew 35.3% year on year in the first four months, above Argentina's 21.5% increase. Primary goods contributed US$194 million, while limited industrial participation and below-average exports per capita expose the challenge of adding value.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
The industrial subregime counted 6,570 direct jobs in June, 32.5% fewer than a year earlier. Electronics added 139 positions and raised output 12% from May, but production remains 44% below the same month of 2025.
Salta
The 2026 Salta Mining Summit identified roads, energy, connectivity, water and technical training as conditions for lithium, copper and gold to generate local activity. Companies, government and communities must also reduce delays, provide verifiable information and prepare workers before production starts.
Chubut
Ignacio Torres urged operators to turn the new price environment into production and jobs during the transfer of Manantiales Behr from YPF to PECOM.
La Rioja
La Rioja's government will present at the CFI a 2026-2030 roadmap focused on investment, environment, suppliers, workforce training and public communication.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
A World Bank report questioned Tierra del Fuego's promotional regime over its fiscal cost, limited productive gains and lack of a clear transition for the industrial scheme.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
From Río Grande, Gastón Díaz questioned the national government's view of the province and defended industry, employment, population and sovereignty as pillars of Tierra del Fuego's development.
Tucumán
Minister Daniel Abad met with Tucumán industrial leaders and pledged talks with national authorities and suppliers to prevent gas restrictions from hitting output and jobs.
Santiago del Estero
Governor Elías Suárez launched the Economic and Social Council as a permanent forum for consultation and planning with productive sectors, universities, businesses and workers.
Santa Fe
The shutdown in Puerto General San Martín puts more than 130 families at risk and exposes the deterioration of a strategic industrial chain linked to synthetic rubber.
Neuquén
An IERAL report found that registered private employment fell 2.7% nationwide between 2023 and 2025, while Neuquén, Río Negro and Tucumán managed to grow.
