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National
Martín Menem is seeking an agreement with the UCR, PRO and other blocs as an alternative to extending the emergency. Talks now focus on pensions, compatibility with registered employment, socioeconomic assessments and benefit indexation before the joint Disability and Budget committee meeting.
Salta
The company and the union signed a labor framework for construction linked to Josemaría and Filo del Sol. It improves Zone A conditions in the collective agreement, adds high-altitude pay above 4,000 meters, and regulates roster, food and transport compensation.
Santa Fe
Eight provincial lawmakers filed a declaration against the national bill and called for changes to pension funding, investment, transport and social policies. Their document calculates a 33.5% real decline in projects for Santa Fe and questions transfers of responsibility without additional resources.
Mendoza
Governor Alfredo Cornejo will join the presidential delegation for Argentina Week from September 30 to October 2, accompanied by Minister Jimena Latorre. The province will promote hydroelectric, thermal, solar, wind, oil, gas and mining opportunities to potential investors.
Buenos Aires
The official threshold for a homeowner household with two adults and two children rose to ARS 2,603,556 a month, while the poverty line reached ARS 1,651,798. Rent is excluded: adding the average cost of a two-bedroom apartment lifts the requirement above ARS 3.6 million.
Santiago del Estero
The senator from Santiago del Estero told Vialidad Nacional's administrator that the agency's real budget is 79% below its level three years ago. He also warned that nearly six of every ten surveyed kilometres are in poor or fair condition and demanded an explanation of fuel-tax funds.
National
The opposition secured quorum and forced a committee timetable for two sensitive issues. Immediate consideration failed to obtain the special majority, but informational hearings and September deadlines for committee reports were agreed. Governors contacted by the government did not withdraw their deputies, and floor debate could follow in October.
Santa Cruz
Claudio Vidal's government announced footwear for primary, secondary and special-education students. An editorial analysis linked the program to clientelist practices and called for structural policies, an interpretation that must be distinguished from the confirmed assistance initiative.
La Rioja
The Catamarca textile company attributed the cuts to a reorganization amid falling consumption and rising imports. Employees questioned the use of WhatsApp to notify them and are awaiting a conciliation hearing called by the provincial labor authority.
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.
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.
Mendoza
Víctor Fayad explained to lawmakers the agreement recognizing ARS 121.282 billion in claims. It includes funds linked to routes 40 and 143 but does not close claims over water, sanitation and irrigation or change the province's road-toll proposal.
Tucumán
The governor and acting legislature president assessed preventive works, the sugar harvest and internal PJ decisions. They also reviewed Wednesday's planned session, although they disclosed neither its complete agenda nor new funding for the works.
Catamarca
The Santa María senator said power bills worsen the difficulties facing households and businesses and blamed national policy. She defended provincial subsidies but gave no amounts, beneficiary figures or new legislative or administrative measure to contain the increases.
Córdoba
The governor completed a two-day tour of southeastern Córdoba and announced funding for infrastructure, health, education, security and institutions. The trip also strengthens the territorial presence of his provincial movement, although the commitments have different mechanisms and implementation schedules.
San Luis
A resident of the provincial capital demanded responses from provincial and municipal authorities after the benefit ended. An injunction had extended payments, but the San Martín Federal Appeals Court revoked it and allowed the national government to discontinue them from August.
