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Buenos Aires
More than 3,000 young people took part in the San Martín gathering that launched the youth branch of Movimiento Derecho al Futuro. The governor linked political participation with employment, education, technology and mental health, but did not formally announce a 2027 candidacy.
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
The city inspection agency and police seized 75 phones and closed businesses under a 90-day emergency decree. Authorities reported devices flagged by ENACOM and charged two people, but administrative closures and criminal allegations do not amount to convictions.
Chaco
Deputy Carina Botteri Disoff said Chaco Puede will try to debate the proposal after months of talks with the Security Ministry. It would add repeated alleged criminal conduct to pretrial-detention analysis without replacing trial or the presumption of innocence.
Mendoza
The entity warned that electricity, fuels, inputs, and services are rising while wine operations and values remain weak. It also criticized commercial practices that pass delays and financial costs onto those who sell grapes, musts, and wine.
Jujuy
Jujuy's governor defended primaries as an electoral tool and said the UCR could discuss another suspension, but not permanent repeal. The decision rests with Congress, and no agreement has been reached among the national government, governors and legislative blocs.
Chubut
The governor attacked what he described as ideologized leniency and called for victims to take priority. He cited disputes over prison phones and detention conditions, but presented no concrete reform or institutional mechanism for changing the judiciary.
Entre Ríos
Seven people were charged over alleged irregularities involving ARS 103.7 million in food funds for 37 schools. Prosecutors cite directed purchases, documentary discrepancies and misuse of payment cards; former coordinator Silvina Murúa denied the accusations, and no one has been convicted.
La Pampa
The lieutenant governor is being discussed as a possible successor to Sergio Ziliotto in 2027. Her experience, ties to Carlos Verna and inability to seek immediate reelection in 2031 support the speculation, but she has not launched a campaign and no poll or formal endorsement has been released.
Misiones
Ministers and heads of about 40 agencies will explain their allocations to provincial lawmakers. The proposal totals ARS 5.206 trillion and assigns about 63% to social investment, but still requires committee review and a floor vote.
Mendoza
Mendoza's mayor challenged reports of negotiations between the national government and northern governors over energy aid. He defended the province's place in the program and said pitting regions against one another would not resolve inequality; no pact has been confirmed.
Santiago del Estero
The governor brought ministers, secretaries, undersecretaries and directors together at Government House to assess management priorities. The agenda covered flood works, professional agreements, internal controls, technical teams and territorial programs, without announcing new laws or appropriations.
San Juan
The Marcelo Orrego ally projected an opposition majority from his own reading of the district and proposed a consensus candidacy. He cited no independent poll, did not launch a bid and left any decision under the governor's leadership.
Santa Fe
A CB Global Data poll placed the Santa Fe governor six positions above his June ranking. The provincial survey was conducted on August 10–14 with 1,080 respondents; its results measure public opinion, not voting intention.
Buenos Aires
The governor opened a Frente Nacional Justicialista plenary with mayors and leaders promoting his presidential prospects. Participants called for organizing Peronism first and selecting candidates through primaries, but the meeting formalized no nomination for 2027.
Neuquén
The governor called the primaries an unnecessary expense and said he will assess each national bill by its provincial impact. Before meeting Diego Santilli, he presented Luis Caputo with claims over debts and assets, along with a relief plan for indebted families.
National
The labor confederation delivered a document to the Economy Ministry during a joint march with both CTAs and social organizations. It sought credit regulation, specific support for small firms and temporary payment relief; the government has not announced that it accepts the proposals.
