Santa Cruz
Gadano presses PAE to keep oil jobs in Santa Cruz
The national senator backed SIPGER's demand for Pan American Energy to apply Law 90/10 in the Santa Cruz section of Cerro Dragón and prioritize local workers.
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Santa Cruz
Catamarca
Catamarca welcomes LIEX's RIGI approval and aims to scale its lithium hub in Fiambalá
Raúl Jalil welcomed the approval of LIEX's project under the RIGI framework, with a USD 709 million investment to expand lithium carbonate production at the Tres Quebradas salt flat.
Río Negro
Río Negro seeks to turn energy expansion into local jobs and infrastructure
Senator Oscar Fullone met with Energy Secretary María Tettamanti to review projects linked to Vaca Muerta, LNG, mining and the RIGI framework, with a focus on provincial jobs, services and infrastructure.
Formosa
UCR presses the Supreme Court over Insfrán's reelection bid in Formosa
Leonel Chiarella took the Radical Party's demand to Formosa, urging the Supreme Court to decide whether the provincial reform can allow another Gildo Insfrán candidacy in 2027.
La Pampa
Delfino Opens a Pampean Channel Toward Kicillof
Former Catriló mayor Ricardo Delfino held meetings with Axel Kicillof and Gabriel Katopodis and voiced support for the Buenos Aires governor as a national figure within Peronism.
World
Brazil widens its auto industry lead with investment 17 times higher than Argentina
A private report positions Brazil as the winner of the new regional automotive race: it has around USD 34 billion in announced investments through 2033, compared with about USD 2 billion in Argentina. The gap reshapes jobs, suppliers, technology and industrial power in Mercosur.
World
US-Iran escalation puts Hormuz back at the center of global risk
New U.S. strikes and Iranian reprisals against Gulf bases disrupt maritime traffic, pressure oil prices and leave a barely opened negotiation channel in suspense.
Opinion
Milei's reelection, a coin in the air
Kike Arriaga's opinion
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires accuses national government of blocking guarantees for priority works
Carlos Bianco criticised Luis Caputo for not signing guarantees that would allow access to international loans for public works. The province also denounced Diego Santilli's lack of response to a meeting request and warned about the impact of changes to the transport social fare.
Buenos Aires
Court confirms irreversible damage by Atanor to the Paraná River in San Nicolás
The Buenos Aires Supreme Court upheld a ruling against the agrochemical company for pollution with industrial effluents. The decision renews demands for a comprehensive investigation into environmental damage, state controls and the impact on nearby residents.
Catamarca
Government approves RIGI for the second stage of the Sal de Oro lithium project
The RIGI Committee approved a 547-million-dollar investment for POSCO's new phase at the Salar del Hombre Muerto. The goal is to reach 23,000 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate and exports worth more than 300 million dollars.
Salta
Salta launches its 2050 Plan with mining, lithium and bioceanic access at its core
The provincial programme seeks to organise a long-term agenda based on mining, energy transition, logistics infrastructure and social licence. The Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor appears as a key link between the Puna and Pacific ports.
San Juan
Vicuña enters the RIGI and activates Argentina's largest mining investment
The national government approved the San Juan copper, gold and silver project's entry into the large-investment regime. BHP and Lundin Mining plan an initial investment of 9.712 billion dollars, with potential expansion to 18 billion.
Chubut
Chubut approves agreement with YPF over its exit from the San Jorge Basin
The legislature ratified the agreement, which includes an extraordinary 25-million-dollar payment, the transfer of assets to the province and a specific framework for their use in Comodoro Rivadavia.
Salta
Diablillos enters the RIGI as Salta aims to lead regional mining
The gold and silver project joined the large-investment regime. The province expects production growth, more employment and agreements with Catamarca to divide suppliers and labour equally.
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands
Martín Perez asks for gas disconnections to be suspended in Río Grande during winter
The mayor formally asked Camuzzi Gas del Sur to prevent disconnections for non-payment, create exceptional debt plans and coordinate assistance for the most vulnerable households.