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La Rioja
The textile company had planned an industrial hall for up to 500 jobs, but lost orders from clothing brands and announced its definitive closure. The TN Plates group committed to paying compensation to a workforce that had fallen to around 60 people.
Río Negro
The Province received ARS 120,000 million and was due to repay it in four installments from August. The national government accepted a revised schedule, but the terms remain open: national officials seek payment of one portion in 2026 and to carry the balance into 2027.
Tucumán
Alejandra Pistagnesi argued that a practice historically integrated into the production system became a limitation in the face of markets demanding sustainability. Their proposal calls for a fire-free transition, although it does not detail timelines, instruments, or costs.
San Luis
The governor decided that his provincial alliance would not field candidates for Congress and argued that the election was polarized around Javier Milei. The move was interpreted as part of a political understanding with Javier Milei and Karina Milei, although Poggi did not publicly acknowledge that account.
Entre Ríos
The business association counted about 100 inactive establishments downtown and more than 120 when surrounding areas were included. Televisions, Argentina jerseys and sporting goods sold better during the tournament, but the association rejected the idea that this represented a general recovery.
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.
National
The resistance of the governors of Norte Grande led La Libertad Avanza to admit that there is no urgency to address the reform. The discussion could be combined with changes to Zonas Frías and an electricity compensation for Zonas Cálidas, but there is still no legislative agreement.
Buenos Aires
The company stopped operating its plants in Las Flores and Ricardo Rojas. The Las Flores municipality met with some employees and linked the textile crisis to import liberalization and falling consumption, while awaiting the payment of severance and activation of the corresponding coverage.
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
The leader and former legislator Yamil Santoro stated that the Buenos Aires electorate prioritizes order, security, and fiscal responsibility. He downplayed the agreements for the re-election of Jorge Macri, questioned the latest electoral strategy of PRO, and did not rule out a primary against La Libertad Avanza.
Catamarca
The Unión Industrial de Catamarca requested reference values for imported products and better conditions for northern firms to compete. Luis Caputo said his team is studying an origin-based control system, while another meeting in Buenos Aires is being arranged without a confirmed date.
Formosa
The governor of Formosa rejected the idea that there is no force capable of disputing the direction of the country and called to bring together the Justicialist Party with national and popular sectors. The political statement accompanied the announcement of a provincial salary increase of 15% in three installments.
La Rioja
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.
Chaco
The customer service company attributed the cut to the loss of one of its main contracts. The measure reached operators, supervisors and administrators of a city with just over 30,000 inhabitants, where the company had set up shop in 2023 with expansion plans.
Buenos Aires
Banking, productive, and technical leaders analyzed credit, land and fire management, profitability, machinery, sorghum, and the Congress Aapresid. The interventions showed different diagnoses and sectoral proposals, without forming a common program or new official decisions.
Mendoza
The mayor of the Mendoza capital announced that he will run for the Governorship in 2027 and requested that the alliance's candidacy be decided through open primaries. He valued macroeconomic stability but demanded productive development, infrastructure, and a broader territorial perspective.
Jujuy
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.
