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Argentina infrastructure privatization initiatives

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The Argentine government has initiated several large-scale infrastructure privatization programs targeting the transport sector. In August 2026, the government launched a 50-year public tender for the Belgrano, San Martín, and Urquiza freight railway lines. This tender covers 7,594 kilometers of track across 16 provinces and utilizes an open-access model where the concessionaire manages infrastructure while allowing third-party operators to use the network via tolls. To incentivize development, the government is offering benefits under the Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI) for investments exceeding USD 200 million in track renewal. Notably, the tender includes a clause prohibiting companies controlled by foreign governments from participating. Concurrently, the government announced the third stage of the Federal Concessions Network, awarding nearly 3,900 kilometers of national routes to private companies. This initiative seeks to replace state administration with private investment for the maintenance, expansion, and conservation of roads. Economy Minister Luis Caputo stated these corridors will be managed with “100% private investment,” shifting responsibilities for construction and operation to private entities via a toll-based model. ~~This move completes the transfer of over 9,000 kilometers of major routes under 20-year contracts across 11 provinces.~~ By late August 2026, ~~following the adjudication of these routes,~~ private concessionaires ~~are~~ were projected to collect an estimated 518 billion pesos annually in toll revenue. ~~Vialidad Nacional stated that companies must sustain operations through their own resources and corridor income without public subsidies. Three major business groups are expected~~ In mid-September 2026, Caminos del Plata—a company linked to ~~concentrate nearly 60% of this total revenue. Grupo Cartellone holds~~ the ~~largest estimated share at 135 billion pesos, followed by a consortium including Concret Nor, Marcalba, Pose,~~ Corven Group operating under Creditech S.A. and ~~Coarco at 128 billion pesos. Additionally,~~ Plantel S.A.—assumed a 20-year concession for the ~~Basaa~~ ‘Tramo Portuario Sur’ (South Port Section). This covers approximately 636.75 kilometers of National Routes 9 and ~~Cecosa union is projected~~ 188, which are strategic for agro-industrial transport. The agreement includes maintenance and administration responsibilities, with plans to ~~collect 36 billion pesos via~~ transition the ~~Tramo Puntano.~~ Zárate toll on Route 9 exclusively to the Telepase system and add new toll stations along the Route 188 corridor.

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