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Chubut
The three provinces are promoting new compressor plants and a link to the General San Martín pipeline. Financing from the Chubut and Neuquén banks unlocked works halted by the national government; 980 Bariloche households will be connected.
Jujuy
A provincial decree requires origin certification, an import permit, an affidavit, an electronic transit document and physical inspection for every foreign banana shipment. Jujuy aims to block Black Sigatoka, Ralstonia and Fusarium Tropical Race 4 and protect production in Argentina's northwest.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
The operation moved 98 packages and about 1,500 tonnes from the vessel to the plant site during its first two days. Fifteen trucks and five low-loaders completed 86 trips, while the full plan calls for more than 250 movements.
Santa Cruz
A total of 31.2% of borrowers are behind on payments, the highest proportion in Patagonia. A government and Banco Santa Cruz plan has reached 3,500 active and retired public employees; since July, workers devoting at least 60% of income to debt may join.
Entre Ríos
A Paraguayan court gave the former Entre Ríos senator and Iara Guinsel two-year suspended sentences for attempting to enter with US$200,000 undeclared. Judge Matías Garcete Piris said the unanimous ruling relied on trial evidence and a 2019 law; the defense disputes that cash is merchandise.
Buenos Aires
The beverage distributor stopped operating at the Central Market after removing trucks and assets over a weekend, according to employees. The Truck Drivers' Union declared an emergency and is preparing action to claim wages, bonuses and severance.
Mendoza
Provincial revenue fell 2.2% in the first half despite signs of economic recovery. Agriculture, energy and mining are advancing while commerce, industry and construction retreat; that mix reduces tax collection and forces Alfredo Cornejo's government to plan with tighter resources.
Neuquén
Neuquén city added more than 60,000 square meters of construction in the first quarter, while sector employers grew 9.2%. Añelo shows the other side of the boom: workers and projects arrive faster than housing, services and urban infrastructure expand.
Salta
The 2026 Salta Mining Summit identified roads, energy, connectivity, water and technical training as conditions for lithium, copper and gold to generate local activity. Companies, government and communities must also reduce delays, provide verifiable information and prepare workers before production starts.
Santa Fe
APYME Santa Fe described a chain in which high rates, falling consumption and the debt of businesses and families reinforce one another. The organization is calling for long-term financing and warns that account seizures can interrupt wages, payments and production.
Río Negro
The project entered the RIGI program with a planned 472.5-kilometer pipeline between Tratayén and San Antonio Oeste. It will feed two floating liquefaction units in the San Matías Gulf and is designed to carry up to 28 million cubic meters per day.
Tucumán
Minister Daniel Abad met with Tucumán industrial leaders and pledged talks with national authorities and suppliers to prevent gas restrictions from hitting output and jobs.
San Juan
A logistics report circulating among governors warns that the expected freight surge toward 2035 will require roads, international crossings and rail links before major projects begin production.
Neuquén
An IERAL report found that registered private employment fell 2.7% nationwide between 2023 and 2025, while Neuquén, Río Negro and Tucumán managed to grow.
La Pampa
The province is claiming 320 billion pesos for pension-system shortfalls and another 80 billion pesos for public works that were halted or completed with its own funds.
San Luis
The governor of San Luis participated in the inauguration of Tyrolit's distribution center in the South Industrial Park and highlighted that the province is moving towards a model of greater logistical competitiveness, taking advantage of its strategic location and connection with the main road corridors.
