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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.