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Argentina road funds: Lawmakers allege $1 trillion diverted from infrastructure
During a meeting of the Chamber of Deputies' Public Works Commission, officials and representatives raised alarms regarding the deterioration of Argentina's national road network and the management of the Integrated Road System (SisVial) funds.
Data presented during the session indicated that the budget for national roads experienced an 85% real decrease during 2026. Furthermore, while fuel taxes collected approximately $1.6 trillion in 2025, SisVial reportedly received only about $530 billion. It was alleged that more than $1 trillion intended for road infrastructure was not executed and was instead placed in fixed-term deposits and public bonds.
Opposition members, including the Unión por la Patria bloc, have demanded the interpellation of Economy Minister Luis Caputo to explain the destination of these resources. Gabriel Katopodis, Minister of Infrastructure for Buenos Aires, also criticized the government, noting that the fuel tax has increased by more than 1200% in nearly three years while road maintenance remains neglected.
Entities
Argentina · Celeste Amarilla · Chamber of Deputies · Chamber of Deputies of Argentina · Claudia Centurión · Gabriel Katopodis · Luis Caputo · Martín Aveiro · Rafael Filizzola · Santiago Peña · SisVial · Ypacaraí
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Since December 2023, $1.5 trillion has been collected that was not destined for road maintenance. www.politicargentina.com · www.todoprovincial.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The budget for national roads suffered an 85% real decrease during 2026. diariondi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In 2025, fuel taxes collected $1.6 trillion, but SisVial received only about $530 billion. diariondi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The president of the commission questioned why road infrastructure projects were diverted to other commissions. www.politicargentina.com · cadenadelosandesfm.com.ar · diariondi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than $1 trillion was not executed for road infrastructure and was placed in fixed-term deposits and public bonds. diariondi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The meeting focused on the under-execution of resources from the Integrated Road System (SisVial). diariondi.com · www.politicargentina.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The opposition demanded the interpellation of Economy Minister Luis Caputo. www.politicargentina.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The fuel tax has increased by more than 1200% in nearly three years. www.politicargentina.com · www.todoprovincial.com