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Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
The legislator estimated that removing the 50% discount on the second train-subway leg could cost a regular commuter up to 7.300 pesos a month. He proposed a daily pass integrating trains, subways and buses, although the initiative still lacks parliamentary status and public endorsements.
National
After a setback in the Senate, the Government convened its political coordination team with Federico Sturzenegger for nearly three hours. The first bill it will seek to advance concerns capital markets; the other initiatives were placed on a timetable, but their full order of priority was not disclosed.
Buenos Aires
The project seeks to recognize the right of people with disabilities to access support to lead an autonomous life and, at the same time, to establish a framework for those who provide the service. Progress in commission does not yet equal the final enactment of the law.
National
The subsidiary lost €24.4 million in the first half and was left with 996 points of sale. Faced with reports of a search for a buyer or partner, management described the adjustment as normal rotation and said it expects a market recovery.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
The union attributed the decision to fewer customers, rising service and maintenance costs, and the opening of competitors. It cannot reassign the entire workforce, will refund fees already paid, and is studying reimbursements to maintain sports coverage for members.
Chubut
The class action challenges the law that transferred concessions and released the oil company from liability in exchange for USD 25 million, vehicles and land. The plaintiffs asked to suspend the agreement, prevent further transfers and preserve evidence while the Federal Court considers the case.
Entre Ríos
The Senate approved the Executive's bill that limits the derogatory effect of unconstitutionality rulings. The ruling party defended legal certainty, participation, and registration of judgments; the opposition denounced a fast-tracked process and warned that the law could restrict injunctions and shield the pension reform.
La Pampa
An understanding between Sergio Ziliotto and Carlos Verna opened contacts among the Frejupa factions in pursuit of a joint list for 2027. The autonomy of Santa Rosa's mayor and the definitive legal recognition of Fuerza Pampa are reshaping negotiations that have not yet produced an agreement or candidates.
Misiones
Yerba mate recorded 27 consecutive months of unfavorable indicators and paid producers 260.000 pesos per ton, 13% less in real terms. Cassava faced rising imports, while tobacco and forestry remained in the yellow because their prices grew more slowly than inflation.
Salta
Julio Argentino San Millán will assume the party presidency this Wednesday at 19:00. José Luis Gambetta said salaries and services are up to date, while the remaining liabilities — mainly obligations to the State and ARCA — have been placed under payment plans.
Santa Cruz
Pedro Muñoz defended primaries and one ballot per category, while other projects propose a complete ballot. He also asked to review replacements for parity because 80% of the lists are headed by men and demanded that all parties participate in the debate.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
The Ministry of Labor intervened after the company barred 300 people from entering, including 28 union delegates. The order temporarily suspends the dismissals and opens a hearing, but the claims made by Mirgor and UOM still have to be formally documented and assessed.
Tucumán
Toy stores, children's clothing shops, sports stores and gift shops will remain open without interruption on Friday and Saturday. The Chamber expects the date to contribute between 8% and 10% of sales, although the mid-year statutory bonus and Día del Padre failed to reverse the previous decline.
National
Opposition lawmakers are pushing to summon U.S. Ambassador Peter Lamelas after reported pressure on a cooperative over an agreement with Huawei.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
The Chamber of Commerce described a lack of liquidity, family indebtedness, and more people looking for jobs, without providing a total count of closed stores. Neighborhood stores grew between 18% and 21% because consumers are replacing large purchases with small and frequent acquisitions.
Neuquén
The municipal administration defended disciplinary proceedings over prolonged absences and said it would not reinstate the employees. SOEMC argues that two dismissed workers were union delegates with statutory protection. With conciliation exhausted, the dispute may move to industrial action and judicial review.
