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Tucumán
The governor backed the re-election of Rossana Chahla in San Miguel de Tucumán and called for alignment from the capital city leaders. He recognized the right of Juan Manzur to compete in 2027 and valued the rapprochement between Kicillof, Massa, and Máximo Kirchner.
Santa Cruz
The SIPGER began a general strike and maintains a presence at the entrances after Patagonia Resources rejected reinstatements and cut contracts. The union denounces a lack of tasks and demands investments, continuity of projects and remediation work from YPF with local employment.
National
The proposal redefines the preservation of the currency's value as its central mission, prohibits financing the Treasury, and changes rules for removal, reserves, and profits. LLA and allied blocs signed the report with two technical adjustments and aim to debate it on August 26.
La Pampa
The Chamber of Commerce survey for May and June showed that 47,6% need to refinance debt and 21,4% reduced staff. Only one third paid suppliers and the mid-year statutory bonus in full, while expectations for the end of 2026 remain mostly negative.
Catamarca
Eight libertarian deputies supported the provincial Executive's project to modify the legal structure of the mining and energy company. Francisco Monti and Laura Quintero voted against it along with other opposition blocs; due to the changes introduced, the initiative now returns to the upper chamber.
Formosa
The municipal workers will receive increases of 5% in August, September, and October, replicating the adjustment announced for provincial agents. SUTRAMUF confirmed the decision of Mayor Jorge Jofré and presented it as a partial relief in a context of lower resources and pressure on income.
Río Negro
The legislator questioned the announcement of Alberto Weretilneck and argued that the approved law only grants the municipality of Bariloche maintenance, administration, and road operation. She also demanded pending investments and linked the discussion to her objections to the transfer of 4,160 provincial employees to permanent staff.
Corrientes
The governor of Corrientes brought to the Norte Grande Assembly a proposal to legislate tariff benefits, expand the gas network, and accelerate logistics routes and infrastructure. He also called for deepening the Waterway and participated in the regional analysis on risks associated with El Niño.
Santa Cruz
The province led the national ranking in the first half, driven by five major metal-mining operations. The exports belong to the companies, not the Treasury: mining fees, royalties and taxes transfer only part of the value, while employment, infrastructure and territorial distribution remain under debate.
National
The subsidiary lost €24.4 million in the first half and was left with 996 points of sale. Faced with reports of a search for a buyer or partner, management described the adjustment as normal rotation and said it expects a market recovery.
Chubut
The class action challenges the law that transferred concessions and released the oil company from liability in exchange for USD 25 million, vehicles and land. The plaintiffs asked to suspend the agreement, prevent further transfers and preserve evidence while the Federal Court considers the case.
Misiones
Yerba mate recorded 27 consecutive months of unfavorable indicators and paid producers 260.000 pesos per ton, 13% less in real terms. Cassava faced rising imports, while tobacco and forestry remained in the yellow because their prices grew more slowly than inflation.
Salta
Julio Argentino San Millán will assume the party presidency this Wednesday at 19:00. José Luis Gambetta said salaries and services are up to date, while the remaining liabilities — mainly obligations to the State and ARCA — have been placed under payment plans.
Santa Cruz
Pedro Muñoz defended primaries and one ballot per category, while other projects propose a complete ballot. He also asked to review replacements for parity because 80% of the lists are headed by men and demanded that all parties participate in the debate.
Tucumán
Toy stores, children's clothing shops, sports stores and gift shops will remain open without interruption on Friday and Saturday. The Chamber expects the date to contribute between 8% and 10% of sales, although the mid-year statutory bonus and Día del Padre failed to reverse the previous decline.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
The Chamber of Commerce described a lack of liquidity, family indebtedness, and more people looking for jobs, without providing a total count of closed stores. Neighborhood stores grew between 18% and 21% because consumers are replacing large purchases with small and frequent acquisitions.
