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Santiago del Estero
The alliance led by Gerardo Zamora won every mayoralty and captured La Banda for the first time in a local election. It received 66% province-wide, turnout exceeded 70%, and the opposition was fragmented in the main cities.
Chaco
The governor joined producers and rural leaders at the institutional anniversary. He called the sector a strategic ally, reviewed tax and financing measures adopted by his administration, and received backing from Sociedad Rural Argentina president Nicolás Pino.
Neuquén
Celeste y Blanca filed the only slate for the Governing Board, Party Convention and 21 branches of the Neuquén party. It submitted 9.167 endorsements for 662 posts; the only contested vote will take place in Centenario on August 23.
San Juan
The party opened an office in the Andean department with national lawmakers, activists and residents. José Peluc linked territorial expansion to preparation for mining development and argued that future jobs and benefits should remain in Calingasta.
National
Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno signed Argentina's accession to an international declaration that rejects an international right to abortion and affirms states' sovereignty over health policy. The document is non-binding, and accession does not by itself alter Law 27.610.
Santa Fe
The Radical group born from municipalities and communes brought Maximiliano Pullaro to the governorship, Felipe Michlig to the leadership of the Senate and Diego Maciel toward the provincial Supreme Court. Its rise combines territorial organization, alliances and legislative control within Unidos.
Río Negro
The Province received ARS 120,000 million and was due to repay it in four installments from August. The national government accepted a revised schedule, but the terms remain open: national officials seek payment of one portion in 2026 and to carry the balance into 2027.
San Luis
The governor decided that his provincial alliance would not field candidates for Congress and argued that the election was polarized around Javier Milei. The move was interpreted as part of a political understanding with Javier Milei and Karina Milei, although Poggi did not publicly acknowledge that account.
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
The convention will run from September 2 to 4 and expects more than 300 mining companies and suppliers. Authorities, lawmakers and organizers presented it as a forum for business and debate on investment, sustainability, employment and infrastructure—not as investment already committed.
National
The resistance of the governors of Norte Grande led La Libertad Avanza to admit that there is no urgency to address the reform. The discussion could be combined with changes to Zonas Frías and an electricity compensation for Zonas Cálidas, but there is still no legislative agreement.
Catamarca
The Unión Industrial de Catamarca requested reference values for imported products and better conditions for northern firms to compete. Luis Caputo said his team is studying an origin-based control system, while another meeting in Buenos Aires is being arranged without a confirmed date.
Formosa
The governor of Formosa rejected the idea that there is no force capable of disputing the direction of the country and called to bring together the Justicialist Party with national and popular sectors. The political statement accompanied the announcement of a provincial salary increase of 15% in three installments.
Buenos Aires
Banking, productive, and technical leaders analyzed credit, land and fire management, profitability, machinery, sorghum, and the Congress Aapresid. The interventions showed different diagnoses and sectoral proposals, without forming a common program or new official decisions.
Mendoza
The mayor of the Mendoza capital announced that he will run for the Governorship in 2027 and requested that the alliance's candidacy be decided through open primaries. He valued macroeconomic stability but demanded productive development, infrastructure, and a broader territorial perspective.
Santiago del Estero
The governor of Santiago del Estero planned to sign with Raúl Jalil and national authorities the agreement for aqueducts and water treatment plants in Región del Albigasta. The project financed by BID would benefit almost 36.000 inhabitants of Choya and La Paz.
Neuquén
The governor stated that the current contract does not meet the provincial growth and confirmed negotiations to change the management of Presidente Perón airport. The future tender would include infrastructure, cargo, land connections, and services, with a possible bidding before the end of the year.
