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La Rioja

Arauco reached 345 MW and was presented as the largest renewable complex in the country

The incorporation of Arauco Solar I raised the nominal capacity of the Rioja site to 285 MW wind and 60 MW solar. The photovoltaic park has been operating commercially since July and recorded in June a capacity factor of 20.39% during its testing phase.

Jujuy

Jujuy tobacco growers raised concerns in the Senate over fiscal asymmetries and energy costs

Pedro Pascuttini presented before Senate committees the loss of competitiveness of the sector due to taxes, energy, fuels, and freight. The Tobacco Chamber requested regulatory tools to sustain production and exports and reminded that the activity is the second largest employer in the province.

Jujuy

Perico has endured months of falling sales and new business closures

The merchants' association warned that unstable revenue forces businesses to use savings and seek loans to pay electricity, taxes and rent. The sector is seeking more flexible finance and training, but says the underlying solution depends on a sustained recovery in demand.

Jujuy

Jujuy organizations demand affordable housing for informal workers

A report from CTA Frente Barrial estimates that more than 64,000 families lack housing and questions the IVUJ requirements for those without a pay stub. The Legislature is reviewing a Ley de Hábitat Digno and the regional debate will continue on October 3.

Tucumán

A calculation attributes to Tucumán routes 14,859 million pesos not executed by the SisVial

The estimate distributes the national unspent balance of the road trust by kilometers and does not constitute a formal debt with the Province. The fund executed 26.2% of what was collected since 2024 and had more than one trillion pesos outside the works.

Jujuy

Jujuy Peronist primary moved to court amid an excluded slate and endorsement allegations

Rubén Rivarola appealed the exclusion of his slate and accused Carolina Moisés's group of submitting altered signatures. The allegations remain to be investigated while the electoral judge reviews Resolution 8 and the primary stays scheduled for 30 August.

Tucumán

Sandra Mendoza anticipates her vote against the reform of the land law

The Tucumán senator accompanied the rejection of Convicción Federal to the project that will arrive at the venue on Thursday. The bloc questioned the expansion of foreign rural ownership from 15% to 25% and linked soil protection with roots, employment and regional economies.

Jujuy

Jujuy imposes its own controls on imported bananas after national deregulation

A provincial decree requires origin certification, an import permit, an affidavit, an electronic transit document and physical inspection for every foreign banana shipment. Jujuy aims to block Black Sigatoka, Ralstonia and Fusarium Tropical Race 4 and protect production in Argentina's northwest.

Jujuy

Carolina Moisés challenges Rivarola's bloc for leadership of Jujuy's PJ

Jujuy's PJ reaches its list deadline divided between Carolina Moisés and a coalition led by deputy Rubén Rivarola with La Cámpora, Fellner allies and sectors linked to Carlos Haquim and Guillermo Snopek. The internal vote is August 30.

Buenos Aires

Federal government withheld backing for a USD 270 million Greater La Plata sanitation loan

The Economy Ministry refused to authorize international financing for a plant serving La Plata, Berisso and Ensenada and told the province to use its own funds or restructure existing loans. Buenos Aires says the ARS 450 billion project would absorb much of its investment budget without external credit.

Jujuy

Jujuy tests its lithium model as royalties, jobs and environmental controls move to the center

Officials, lawmakers and business leaders discussed how to distribute mining royalties, expand local employment and maintain environmental controls over lithium projects.

Jujuy

Jujuy accumulates over $16 billion in mining royalties during the first four months

The recovery of the international lithium price boosted mining royalty revenues in Jujuy, which exceeded 16 billion pesos between January and April. The upward curve in recent months reflects the sector's dynamism and its impact on the provincial economy.

Jujuy

Jujuy moves ahead with a new bridge on Route 66 to connect Alto Comedero and Palpalá

Carlos Sadir inspected the road project on National Route 66, designed to improve connectivity, safety and traffic

Jujuy

Sadir defends the primaries and pushes the government to negotiate with the provinces

The governor of Jujuy rejected eliminating the primaries, while leaving open the possibility of a suspension. His position adds pressure to the electoral reform pushed by the Casa Rosada.

Jujuy

Jujuy moves forward with a General Comptroller's Office to strengthen internal oversight

The provincial legislature brought together authorities from Jujuy, the national government and Salta to discuss the body established in the 2023 constitutional reform and move towards its implementation.