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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.
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.
Salta
The new head of the five-member audit board was elected unanimously. He announced academic agreements, artificial-intelligence tools and a review of accumulated delays, and promised to present measurable results within six months.
National
San Martín street retains most of its businesses in operation, but it receives few buyers and multiplies discounts. The deterioration becomes more visible inside the galleries and in the gastronomic areas, where closed shutters and for rent signs show an uneven crisis.
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.
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.
Misiones
Yerba accumulated 27 months with unfavorable indicators and paid the producer 260.000 pesos per ton, 13% less in real terms. Cassava faced rising imports, while tobacco and forestry remained in yellow.
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.
Tucumán
Gerónimo Vargas Aignasse and Carlos Gallia are sponsoring a bill that would restrict use of the provincial payroll-deduction system. The proposal caps deductions and sets an interest benchmark, but remains in committee and does not regulate loans collected outside payroll.
Salta
The early arrival of heat forced the release of winter stock, but seasonal discounts also seek to generate cash in the face of shrinking consumption. Native, Radio Armador, and Monroe closed permanently, while other bazaars and electronics stores left the Florida pedestrian street.
Misiones
The Ministry of Industry will accompany the selected SMEs to a business round on 26 of August in La Rural. The mission will offer meetings with buyers and operators from the sector, but their participation does not guarantee contracts, new clients, or sales until the negotiations produce concrete agreements.
Neuquén
The procedure applies to pears, apples, quinces, and cherries and begins in Sigtraza with a Tax Key. Those who export must validate documentation before the SENASA; then there will be inspections at the establishments between September and mid-October.
Buenos Aires
The head of the Fuerza Patria bloc in the Buenos Aires Senate introduced a system to protect the income of indebted public employees. The proposal sets a ceiling on deductions, creates early warnings and provides for penalties, but still faces legislative debate.
