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Mendoza
Mayor Omar Félix requested three aircraft for at least eight years and provincial funding for half of operating costs. Minister Rodolfo Vargas Arizu kept the offer at two, challenged the municipality's evidence and defended direct aid against frost, which accounts for most damaged acreage.
Córdoba
Candelaria de la Sota launched the audiovisual project “Tomar la posta” in Buenos Aires before national and Córdoba political figures, with Martín Llaryora attending. Natalia de la Sota held a separate tribute in Río Cuarto. The parallel events renewed debate over their paths, alliances and positions within provincial Peronism.
Río Negro
Fugro and Bluewater worked on the Vaca Muerta Oil Sur export system in Río Negro and later appeared among companies under review for Sea Lion-related activity. The government must still decide whether sanctions apply, how contract chronology should be assessed and what the consequences would be for specialised suppliers.
Chaco
The nationally backed program would finance a new northern access to Greater Resistencia and expanded sewer infrastructure in Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña. The operation remains under review, with no loan terms, timetable or construction awards announced.
Buenos Aires
The new variety deactivates the gene responsible for browning from bruises and cuts, aiming to reduce discards. It does not incorporate DNA from other species and was registered with the INASE after trials that confirmed the absence of internal spots.
National
Martín Llaryora, Maximiliano Pullaro and Rogelio Frigerio met with Diego Santilli to coordinate a common agenda. The meeting addressed road infrastructure, electricity costs for large industrial users, and the tariff regime still discussed in Senate.
Buenos Aires
The Buenos Aires lower house approved a regime for the prevention, detection, and management of aggressions in virtual environments within schools. The initiative includes digital citizenship, protocols, and training, but still needs the endorsement of the Senate to become law.
La Rioja
The Law 10.901 regulates non-financial providers, sets a maximum benchmark for rates, and creates a mandatory registry. For 180 days it suspends certain foreclosure and enforcement measures and requires an administrative conciliation.
Río Negro
The agreement with the national government provides for a transfer for 20 years and a gradual incorporation of sections. The first stage plans to intervene 305 kilometers with up to USD 60 million, but it requires legislative approval, operational agreements, and actual financing.
Chaco
The mission will run from September 30 to October 2 and bring together officials, more than ten governors and business leaders. Zdero announced an export and production agenda but has not yet identified bilateral meetings, projects or concrete investment commitments.
Buenos Aires
Reports used by the provincial Security Ministry show fewer homicides and killings during robberies, but flag domestic violence, suicides, police stress and lending tied to illegal economies. Authorities do not claim an automatic causal link between the economy and lethal crime.
Río Negro
The Mining Secretariat, IPAP, and Universidad de Flores agreed on a mixed-mode diploma program. The program will begin the following week and will work on planning, documents, information, and administrative processes; its impact on efficiency and transparency should be evaluated after implementation.
San Juan
The Marcelo Orrego ally projected an opposition majority from his own reading of the district and proposed a consensus candidacy. He cited no independent poll, did not launch a bid and left any decision under the governor's leadership.
Buenos Aires
The governor opened a Frente Nacional Justicialista plenary with mayors and leaders promoting his presidential prospects. Participants called for organizing Peronism first and selecting candidates through primaries, but the meeting formalized no nomination for 2027.
Mendoza
BHP will pay US$3 million and finance at least US$5 million over two years, while Kobrea will continue as the operator. Then it can choose up to four projects and obtain 75% from each if it invests a minimum of US$40 million in exploration over eight years.
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
The survey by Cámara Argentina de Comercio y Servicios counted properties without activity, for rent or for sale on the main avenues of Buenos Aires. The total increased 5,1% compared to the previous two-month period, with strong differences between avenues and not necessarily equivalent to 291 recent closures.
