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Chubut
After the Radical Party contest won by Gerardo Merino, Rawson mayor Damián Biss called for a review of Despierta Chubut's direction following its 2025 legislative defeat. The new party leadership confirmed it would remain in the coalition and promised to keep consensus and dialogue open.
La Pampa
Undersecretary Javier Weiz blamed opposition lawmakers for a measure that, by his estimate, would add 50% to gas bills after previous increases. The claim triggered a provincial controversy, although the concrete impact must be established through the rule, its implementation and the applicable tariff schedules.
Misiones
A decree by the governor eliminated the honorary presidency, changed the board and placed the Health Park's administration under the Finance Ministry. At the same time, Leonardo Stelatto and Martín Cesino are promoting Unión Independiente, while Misiones awaits a new electricity-subsidy scheme.
Salta
Party members challenged the publication timetable, closure of the register and use of a single polling station for the whole province. Lawyer Oscar Rocha Alfaro says the process began on July 8 but appeared in the Official Gazette eight days later; no judicial decision has yet been issued.
Santa Cruz
Decree 0915/2026 authorised a transaction involving private land on the Magallanes Peninsula. The provincial government says it is a private sale; critics are requesting the full file, corporate ownership chain, environmental permits and an assessment of compliance with provincial and national rules.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
Walter Vuoto met Ambassador Erik Høeg and representatives of ICLEI Argentina after three years of work through the AcBio project. The meeting reviewed results in biodiversity, geographic information and municipal capacity, and opened talks on continued cooperation in energy efficiency, circular economy and climate adaptation.
La Pampa
Over the past two weeks, La Pampa's agenda was dominated by discussions on energy policy. In every camp, there is a belief that these issues will have a strong impact on electoral definitions.
Buenos Aires
The cabinet chief is at the center of talks to assemble a coalition between libertarians and the PRO, with an invitation to the UCR still open. No candidacy has been formalized, and the outcome depends on electoral rules, a provincial agreement and implementation across 135 municipalities.
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
Rising arrears now coexist with constant calls, threats, false documents and contacts directed at relatives or employers. Central Bank data show that people with unpaid debts reached 26.6% in July, while a Buenos Aires City bill proposes time limits, sanctions and specific collection rules.
National
Martín Menem is seeking an agreement with the UCR, PRO and other blocs as an alternative to extending the emergency. Talks now focus on pensions, compatibility with registered employment, socioeconomic assessments and benefit indexation before the joint Disability and Budget committee meeting.
National
INDEC estimated 3.4% unemployment in the Jujuy-Palpalá area, but also counted 30,000 employed people seeking another job and 11,000 underemployed workers. Social organizations argue that the headline rate does not capture precarious jobs, lower income and lack of coverage across broad sectors.
Chaco
A report released by the Chaco senator combined ADIMRA figures on metalworking, installed capacity, jobs and informality to challenge the performance of the real economy. Activity fell 6.1% year on year in August and operated at 39.6% capacity as the debate moves toward the 2027 budget.
Santiago del Estero
Governor Elías Suárez inaugurated the Frías Judicial Center with provincial and judicial authorities. The complex will bring together offices that previously operated separately and seeks to improve workflows, staff conditions and access for residents, lawyers and communities across the surrounding area.
Neuquén
National University of Comahue authorities met Julieta Corroza and Karina Maureira to seek support for the 11 trillion pesos requested by the National Interuniversity Council. The government bill allocates 7.3 trillion, and the university plans to extend its campaign to lawmakers from Neuquén and Río Negro.
Santa Fe
Eight provincial lawmakers filed a declaration against the national bill and called for changes to pension funding, investment, transport and social policies. Their document calculates a 33.5% real decline in projects for Santa Fe and questions transfers of responsibility without additional resources.
Mendoza
Governor Alfredo Cornejo will join the presidential delegation for Argentina Week from September 30 to October 2, accompanied by Minister Jimena Latorre. The province will promote hydroelectric, thermal, solar, wind, oil, gas and mining opportunities to potential investors.
