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Entre Ríos
Seven people were charged over alleged irregularities involving ARS 103.7 million in food funds for 37 schools. Prosecutors cite directed purchases, documentary discrepancies and misuse of payment cards; former coordinator Silvina Murúa denied the accusations, and no one has been convicted.
Misiones
Ministers and heads of about 40 agencies will explain their allocations to provincial lawmakers. The proposal totals ARS 5.206 trillion and assigns about 63% to social investment, but still requires committee review and a floor vote.
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.
National
San Martín street retains most of its businesses in operation, but it receives few buyers and multiplies discounts. The deterioration becomes more visible inside the galleries and in the gastronomic areas, where closed shutters and for rent signs show an uneven crisis.
Mendoza
Mendoza's mayor challenged reports of negotiations between the national government and northern governors over energy aid. He defended the province's place in the program and said pitting regions against one another would not resolve inequality; no pact has been confirmed.
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.
Misiones
Yerba accumulated 27 months with unfavorable indicators and paid the producer 260.000 pesos per ton, 13% less in real terms. Cassava faced rising imports, while tobacco and forestry remained in yellow.
Neuquén
The governor called the primaries an unnecessary expense and said he will assess each national bill by its provincial impact. Before meeting Diego Santilli, he presented Luis Caputo with claims over debts and assets, along with a relief plan for indebted families.
National
The labor confederation delivered a document to the Economy Ministry during a joint march with both CTAs and social organizations. It sought credit regulation, specific support for small firms and temporary payment relief; the government has not announced that it accepts the proposals.
Tucumán
Gerónimo Vargas Aignasse and Carlos Gallia are sponsoring a bill that would restrict use of the provincial payroll-deduction system. The proposal caps deductions and sets an interest benchmark, but remains in committee and does not regulate loans collected outside payroll.
Neuquén
The procedure applies to pears, apples, quinces, and cherries and begins in Sigtraza with a Tax Key. Those who export must validate documentation before the SENASA; then there will be inspections at the establishments between September and mid-October.
Buenos Aires
The head of the Fuerza Patria bloc in the Buenos Aires Senate introduced a system to protect the income of indebted public employees. The proposal sets a ceiling on deductions, creates early warnings and provides for penalties, but still faces legislative debate.
San Juan
Turnover has stopped being immediate in Peatonal and its surroundings: both new and long-standing businesses have closed, while owners are easing rent increases to retain tenants. Consumption, digital sales, operating costs, and the search for smaller spaces explain a vacancy estimated between one and three months.
Río Negro
The province showcased its water, productive, and scientific potential to more than a hundred attendees. The electrification and modernization works are supported by a loan from BID for USD 80 million and plan to expand the area over five years.
Buenos Aires
The debate over the Super RIGI reached the point that most concerns industrial chambers and SMEs: what a major investment benefited for decades by the State leaves in the Argentine economy. Ariel Aguilar, Buenos Aires province's Undersecretary for Commercial Development and Investment Promotion, said the project has “zero requirement for local productive development.” The argument exposes a deeper discussion about the country model.
