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Santiago del Estero

Cisneros closes the Monte Quemado campaign with his administration's public works as his case

The mayor and Frente Encuentro Cívico candidate asked voters to renew their support for his project ahead of the August 2 municipal election. He cited more than 40 paved blocks, LED street lighting and a new slaughterhouse as his record.

Santiago del Estero

Frente Cívico mobilizes its organization in La Banda behind Llamil Abdala

Gerardo Zamora and Governor Elías Suárez led two rallies ahead of the August 2 municipal election. The governing candidate brought Frente Encuentro Cívico and the Justicialist Party together around public services, municipal proximity and inclusion.

Santiago del Estero

Santiago del Estero's Clean Record bill advances with criminal and toxicological screening

The provincial La Libertad Avanza bloc seeks to bar candidates whose convictions were upheld by a reviewing court and adds criminal-record certificates, sworn statements and substance-use controls. The Electoral Tribunal would apply the system when candidate lists are certified.

Santiago del Estero

Santiago exports reach US$215 million but growth remains concentrated in primary goods

Foreign sales grew 35.3% year on year in the first four months, above Argentina's 21.5% increase. Primary goods contributed US$194 million, while limited industrial participation and below-average exports per capita expose the challenge of adding value.

Santiago del Estero

Santiago tax plan draws mass vehicle-tax participation but more rural property debt

The provincial revenue agency recorded 3,661 plans covering more than ARS4.631 billion. Almost half the operations were settled in cash, but the breakdown reveals two different realities: vehicle tax leads in participation, while rural property tax carries the largest monetary volume.

Santiago del Estero

Santiago del Estero activates a council to organize production, employment and regional economies

Governor Elías Suárez launched the Economic and Social Council as a permanent forum for consultation and planning with productive sectors, universities, businesses and workers.

Santiago del Estero

Santiago del Estero launches a tax moratorium with interest write-offs of up to 70%

The Legislature of Santiago del Estero approved the 2026 Tax Regularization Regime, offering write-offs of up to 70% in interest on overdue provincial debts, and a law for the modernization of tax credit collection, with mandatory electronic tax domicile and new verification powers.

Chaco

Chaco and Santiago del Estero agree on a joint agenda for forest control and productive development

The ministers of Production of Chaco and Santiago del Estero met to coordinate actions on forest control, pest management and the cotton chain. The goal is to strengthen interprovincial cooperation and promote sustainable development in northern Argentina.

Santiago del Estero

Santiago del Estero votes in its municipalities as the ruling coalition tests its strength against La Libertad Avanza

On August 2, 25 municipalities will elect mayors and council members. The Frente Cívico and the PJ defend an almost complete territorial network, while La Libertad Avanza seeks to gain ground with its own candidates.

Santiago del Estero

Nediani makes his La Banda candidacy official and presents linked lists

Mayor Roger Elías Nediani will seek re-election with Victoria Torres as deputy mayoral candidate. Frente Compromiso y Unidad also confirmed Miguel Estefán for the Ombudsman's Office.

Santiago del Estero

Santiago del Estero promotes Carpentry 4.0 to modernise its timber industry

The Economic and Social Council and the Timber Industry Chamber reviewed a plan to introduce parametric design, CNC machinery and artificial intelligence, reduce waste and increase local value added.