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Mendoza
Pampa Energía's concession expired on July 27 and Mendoza's state company temporarily took over the complex. The province and national government launched a joint tender to select an operator before December 31, with two plants out of service and major investment needs.
La Pampa
The Santa Rosa councillor said he had notified leaders of his caucus and the council before leaving his seat empty. He argued that unions and the Construction Chamber wanted more debate, although the reform already had enough votes for approval.
Formosa
The new Sagrado Corazón neighbourhood link replaces a temporary 2015 structure that had become unusable. It includes stabilised approaches, LED lighting and stream clearing, passed structural tests and can carry heavy vehicles of up to 25 tonnes.
Salta
Chief of Staff Sergio Camacho said the election could be held in May or early June 2027. The call should be formalized about six months beforehand, while a possible new candidacy by Governor Gustavo Sáenz remains unconfirmed.
San Juan
SOMPRA and AOMPE sent meeting requests to about 45 companies, but only Los Azules replied. The organizations demand oversight of the legal 80% quota for San Juan labor and say qualified local personnel are available for mining projects.
San Luis
The constitutional committees of both chambers examined a federal clause, rights involving algorithms and artificial intelligence, international agreements and a runoff system. The bill would also restrict a future Constitutional Convention to matters expressly authorized by law.
Santa Cruz
Governor Claudio Vidal and Superior Court president Gabriel Contreras agreed to begin implementing the wage increase approved last year. The meeting, also attended by Minister Ezequiel Verbes, opened a permanent agenda on buildings, investment and the justice system's operating capacity.
Santa Fe
The governor defended coordination among government, companies and universities at a foreign-trade forum. He linked that approach to infrastructure, SME support and new markets, presenting it as an alternative to what he described as hostility in national politics.
Santiago del Estero
The mayor and Frente Encuentro Cívico candidate asked voters to renew their support for his project ahead of the August 2 municipal election. He cited more than 40 paved blocks, LED street lighting and a new slaughterhouse as his record.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
The strike and march will take place August 5 from 1 to 5 p.m., after business chambers notified changes to production lines. The union says importing pre-soldered assemblies threatens 200 direct jobs and could cut up to 60% of positions in the segment.
Tucumán
The Electoral Board approved Resolution 11/2026 and organized the entire process for renewing provincial and municipal authorities in 2027. The first deadline is November 10, 2026; campaigning begins April 9 and the campaign silence starts May 7.
National
Javier Milei will use a national broadcast to present a reform of the Central Bank charter that transforms the institution without abolishing it. The address, scheduled for 8 p.m. and recorded at the Casa Rosada with the economic team, will precede the bill's submission to Congress in early August.
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
Officials and legislators from La Libertad Avanza and PRO held a forum in the Buenos Aires City legislature that turned abortion, comprehensive sex education, birth rates and family policy into common political ground. The event brought both forces together as their broader relationship grows closer.
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Province approved electricity tariffs for August covering EDELAP, EDEA, EDEN, EDES and local cooperatives. The increase will range from 1.5% to 3.5%, depending on category, distributor and consumption, and will appear in bills issued during August and September.
Catamarca
Raúl Jalil's administration came under pressure in the provincial legislature for keeping public resources in financial investments while teacher arrears and unmet needs persist. Deputies Mamerto Acuña, Natalia Herrera and Javier Galán turned an accounting dispute into a direct challenge over state priorities.
Chaco
Family-owned Grupo Argento SRL has turned a home venture into a food plant in Resistencia with room to scale. Under the “Hecho en Casa” brand, it makes vegan foods for retailers, wholesalers and third-party labels while seeking distribution throughout Chaco.
