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Misiones
The new caucus brings together nine deputies from Misiones, Salta, San Luis and Formosa and will be chaired by Oscar Herrera Ahuad. Its members plan to coordinate positions and negotiate resources and public works without adopting systematic opposition to the national government.
Salta
The capital's Council rejected a Justicialist proposal to institutionally intervene in the provincial debate. The opposition argues that the reform affects autonomy and municipal mandates; the text has already received preliminary approval from Senate.
Jujuy
Jujuy's communications secretary said the governor will probably seek a second term in 2027. He clarified that the governing coalition has not defined the candidacy, electoral front or election date, despite reports of a May vote.
National
The president convened his cabinet and La Libertad Avanza lawmakers before the lower house debates Central Bank reform and Inocencia Fiscal II. The agenda also includes agreements with provinces, educational events and the rollout of federal procedural changes.
Salta
The textile factory employs between 60 and 65 people, produces up to 15.000 garments per season, and obtained ISO 9001. After working for large chains, it seeks to sell work clothing to mining companies, contractors, and construction companies; its participation in Argentina Mining will be the first concrete commercial step.
Salta
The new head of the five-member audit board was elected unanimously. He announced academic agreements, artificial-intelligence tools and a review of accumulated delays, and promised to present measurable results within six months.
Santa Fe
A CB Global Data poll placed the Santa Fe governor six positions above his June ranking. The provincial survey was conducted on August 10–14 with 1,080 respondents; its results measure public opinion, not voting intention.
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.
Salta
The early arrival of heat forced the release of winter stock, but seasonal discounts also seek to generate cash in the face of shrinking consumption. Native, Radio Armador, and Monroe closed permanently, while other bazaars and electronics stores left the Florida pedestrian street.
Misiones
Seven deputies aligned with Gustavo Sáenz and Hugo Passalacqua will replace Innovación Federal with a caucus led by Oscar Herrera Ahuad. The group said it will not automatically support the national government and will prioritize a federal and regional agenda.
Salta
The 82ª edition will take place from 19 to 23 of August at Sociedad Rural Salteña. The program includes judging, auctions, equestrian competitions, machinery, innovation, producer meetings, shows, and recreational activities open to different audiences.
Jujuy
Lithium Argentina reported production close to design, guidance of 35.000 to 40.000 tons for 2026 and approval of RIGI for Stage 2. The expansion is supported by more resources and financing, but its additional capacity still corresponds to a development plan.
Salta
The Salta governor criticized federal delays in addressing immediate needs. He defended electricity subsidies for hot regions, called for objective criteria and warned that provinces cannot keep taking over road maintenance, medicines and teacher incentives.
Catamarca
The reform passed the Senate and seeks to authorize the provincial company to transfer, assign or encumber more than 450 mining properties. The bill adapts its legal form to the national framework and adds transparency duties, but it still has to complete the legislative process.
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
The convention will run from September 2 to 4 and expects more than 300 mining companies and suppliers. Authorities, lawmakers and organizers presented it as a forum for business and debate on investment, sustainability, employment and infrastructure—not as investment already committed.
Salta
The former national deputy celebrated the dialogue between leaders, parliamentarians, and Peronist governors and criticized the suspension of the primaries in Salta. He proposed maintaining them or establishing another public order rule that forces parties to submit their candidacies to the citizens.
