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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.
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.
Mendoza
Provincial revenue fell 2.2% in the first half despite signs of economic recovery. Agriculture, energy and mining are advancing while commerce, industry and construction retreat; that mix reduces tax collection and forces Alfredo Cornejo's government to plan with tighter resources.
Río Negro
Luis Caputo authorized a US$60 million IDB loan to integrate Río Negro's 36 hospitals and 191 primary care centers. Alberto Weretilneck also received an expected timetable for a second US$85 million loan for irrigation, rural electrification and emergency prevention.
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.
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.
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.
Mendoza
The province aims to attract software, artificial intelligence, fintech and exportable service companies through a framework designed to reduce regulatory and administrative barriers.
National
Moody's raised the sovereign rating to B3 and completed the full set of upgrades from the three main rating agencies. The country risk fell to 410 points and the agencies project 3.4% growth for 2026, signaling that the Argentine economy has consolidated its stabilization.
Corrientes
Governor Juan Pablo Valdés met with Chief of Staff Diego Santilli to secure national approval for the Alvear-Itaquí and Monte Caseros-Bella Unión bridges, key projects for regional integration and the province's development.
Opinion
By Carlos Trelles, CEO of AXON Marketing & Communications
Catamarca
Raúl Jalil welcomed the approval of LIEX's project under the RIGI framework, with a USD 709 million investment to expand lithium carbonate production at the Tres Quebradas salt flat.
Neuquén
The enactment of Law 3566 backs the agreement between the province and YPF to develop LNG, provide fiscal stability and expand Neuquén's gas export capacity.
National
The European Parliament rejected a change that classified soybeans as a high environmental-risk crop. The government and Ciara-CEC welcomed the decision because it preserves a key market for biodiesel and industrial soybean oil.
Santa Fe
The nationally owned agro-exporters agreed on a 500-million-dollar investment for a crushing plant with capacity of 15,000 tonnes per day. Molinos Agro will operate 65% of the new company and ACA will contribute strategic assets in Timbúes.
Catamarca
The RIGI Committee approved a 547-million-dollar investment for POSCO's new phase at the Salar del Hombre Muerto. The goal is to reach 23,000 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate and exports worth more than 300 million dollars.
