Sandra Pettovello

Argentina: Economic contraction and political realignment

558 clusters · 1337 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Argentina private sector loses 46,000 jobs in first half of 2026

The Milei administration continues to navigate economic volatility through strict fiscal discipline. While the Treasury has managed debt rollovers and inflation was reduced from 161% to approximately 34% by July 2026, th

Social security updates and legal developments in AR

13 clusters · 153 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: ANSES updates AUH requirements and SUAF income limits in Argentina

In Argentina, ANSES has implemented a 2.11% increase for various social security benefits for September 2026, following July inflation data. This adjustment applies to pensions, the Universal Child Allowance (AUH), and o

Educational initiatives and observances in Argentina

6 clusters · 130 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Tucumán Governor honors 150 teachers during Teacher's Day celebrations

In Argentina, September is observed as Education Month to honor teachers, students, and administrators. The Education Commission of the Argentine Episcopal Conference has issued guidance emphasizing integral formation ov

Argentina wage disputes and union protests intensify

25 clusters · 207 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Argentine bank workers agree to salary increase

Labor tensions in Argentina continue to escalate as unions coordinate political action and protest economic policies. While the Mesa Sindical has denounced official inflation figures as “fiction,” various sectors are rea

Argentina social security and economic adjustments

6 clusters · 117 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: ANSES announces September payment schedule and social benefits

Argentina’s National Social Security Administration (ANSES) has confirmed that social security benefits and family allowances will receive an update in October 2026. This adjustment is based on the 1.7% inflation rate re

Argentine public sector labor and fiscal unrest

70 clusters · 385 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Labor disputes arise over staff classifications in Spain and salary cuts in Argentina

Argentina continues to face widespread labor unrest and fiscal tension. While the industrial sector saw progress with the Unión Obrera Metalúrgica (UOM) reaching agreements, other sectors remain in conflict. In the highe

Labor strikes in Paraguay and Argentina

3 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Paraguayan doctors maintain strike amid salary negotiations

In late August 2026, Argentina and Paraguay faced significant labor unrest. In Paraguay, the National Medical Union (Sinamed) initiated a national medical strike from August 24 to August 28, demanding salary adjustments,

Children’s Day and regional economic trends in South Am

15 clusters · 249 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Argentina SME retail sales fell 0.2% in August

Children’s Day and regional cultural celebrations continue to expand across South America, particularly in Argentina, Chile, and Venezuela. While community-focused activities like cycling festivals in Cutral Co and recre

Social scholarship and educational assistance updates

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Becas Progresar: Argentina opens 2026 student grant applications

In Argentina and Chile, regional and national authorities are implementing updates to social scholarship and educational assistance programs. In San Clemente, the municipality expanded its student scholarship access by

Italy international education and training cooperation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Italy and Argentina sign education and training cooperation agreement

Italy is expanding its international cooperation in the sectors of professional education, training, and tourism through various bilateral agreements. In Bulgaria, a partnership involving the De Filippi Institute and Hi

Argentine rural employment regulation dispute

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Argentina rural workers face loss of social benefits as decree expires

The Union of Argentine Rural Workers and Stevedores (UATRE) has warned that approximately 120,000 rural jobs are at risk following the expiration of Decree 514/2021 on September 1. This regulation previously allowed for

San Luis primary school hour expansion

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: San Luis expands ‘Hora Más’ program to 100 primary schools

The province of San Luis is expanding its ‘Hora+’ (or ‘Hora Más’) program to include 100 primary schools, which accounts for approximately one-third of the province’s state-managed primary institutions. The initiative in

Chile health system performance and hospital developments

9 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Chiloé Health Service advances new hospital projects in Ancud and Quellón

Chile’s health system continues to face challenges regarding waiting lists and inequitable access, though efforts toward decentralization and infrastructure development are underway. In the Los Ríos region, a 230 billion

Goya Deliberative Council legislative activities

2 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Argentina announces salary increases for military, security forces, and senators

The Goya Deliberative Council (HCD) has scheduled its 15th ordinary session of the year for September 2. Presided over by Sebastián Mazzaro, the session is set to address legislative projects and commission reports. Age

Argentina labor unrest widens with sector strikes

38 clusters · 264 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: La Rioja teachers announce strike over salary disputes

Labor opposition to President Javier Milei continues to expand through sector-specific strikes and coordinated mobilizations. Following earlier actions by the CGT, CTA, and UTEP, tensions have escalated in the education

Entre Ríos educational infrastructure development

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Entre Ríos launches school infrastructure and port development projects

In early August 2026, the government of Entre Ríos and the Argentine national government signed an agreement to complete the construction of four unfinished technical and agrotechnical schools in the province. These proj

Argentina public policy and government programs

115 clusters · 281 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Agricultural sectors in Argentina and Peru launch professional development initiatives

In late July 2026, the Registro Nacional de Trabajadores Rurales y Empleadores (RENATRE) released the free Programa Empleo Rural, an online portal matching rural workers with employers, alongside a new sustainability cer

Espacio Unzué vocational training transformation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Espacio Unzué to become labor training center in Mar del Plata

Argentina’s Minister of Human Capital, Sandra Pettovello, has initiated a project to transform the historic Espacio Unzué building in Mar del Plata into a headquarters for the Human Capital Training Center. The initiati