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Buenos Aires
Entrepreneurs, workers, and senators toured the mining hub in the provincial center and reported reduced production, sales below cost, layoffs, and equipment sales. The legislative commission will continue the local meetings to turn sectoral demands into a project agenda.
Catamarca
Eight libertarian deputies supported the provincial Executive's project to modify the legal structure of the mining and energy company. Francisco Monti and Laura Quintero voted against it along with other opposition blocs; due to the changes introduced, the initiative now returns to the upper chamber.
San Luis
Deputies approved by 27 votes against 11 the RIPEE, which brings together tax exemptions, labor subsidies, financing, and management of fiscal properties. The scheme covers multiple activities, includes trade, and sets benefits of up to 15 years for new investments in the province.
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.
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.
Entre Ríos
Romina Almeida and Joaquín Benegas Lynch supported the government, while Adán Bahl voted against it. The bill obtained 37 votes in favor and 33 against after more than sixteen amendments and four failed attempts to reach the chamber; it now moves to the Chamber of Deputies.
Buenos Aires
The governor of Buenos Aires joined the pilgrimage of unions and social movements after the Senate approved the private property law without the changes regarding land and fire management. He questioned the repression and linked the march to family indebtedness and wages.
Buenos Aires
The governor joined the demonstration while the Senate debated the Private Property Inviolability Bill. He welcomed the withdrawal of changes to the Land Law but challenged the provisions on evictions and fire management.
National
The government kept the Private Property Inviolability Bill alive without the chapter raising foreign ownership of rural land. Debate focused on summary eviction proceedings, limits on expropriations, rural title regularisation and changes to the Fire Management Law.
Jujuy
Rubén Rivarola appealed the exclusion of his slate and accused Carolina Moisés's group of submitting altered signatures. The allegations remain to be investigated while the electoral judge reviews Resolution 8 and the primary stays scheduled for 30 August.
Mendoza
Peronist blocs in both chambers want the energy minister and heads of state companies to explain the 30-year process. They challenge the decision to separate Los Nihuiles from the Diamante system and seek details on assets, funds and provincial participation.
National
La Libertad Avanza did not gather the votes to raise from 15% to 25% the limit of rural land in foreign hands. The ruling party will keep Thursday's session with the chapters on expropriations, evictions, fire management, and real estate registries.
La Rioja
The governor of La Rioja stated that a future Peronist government will examine the projects favored by the RIGI and could nationalize or expropriate when it deems necessary. He rejected the Land reform, described his relationship with the Nation as null, and will take the claims to the Norte Grande.
Buenos Aires
The governor gathered the legislators of MDF to coordinate parliamentary activity and support the project that eliminates the limit of two consecutive terms. The mayors are pressing, but Frente Renovador holds a decisive key and maintains its rejection.
National
The new ruling replaces the unlimited opening with a national and provincial maximum of 25% for foreign buyers. Patricia Bullrich added controls for States and companies with public participation, while the ruling party calculates between 38 and 40 votes for Thursday.
