# Misiones provincial governance and regional summits > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/misiones-provincial-governance-and-regional-summits > Updated: 2026-09-01T21:47:25.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In August 2026, Misiones Governor Hugo Passalacqua and Justice Minister Juan Bautista Mahiques inaugurated the Federal Justice Council (COFEJUS) in Puerto Iguazú. The meeting aimed to improve coordination of public policies for the justice system, with Passalacqua emphasizing that “the provinces are the nation” and highlighting the strategic importance of the border region. By September 2026, the focus shifted toward regional peace and social cohesion during the Trinational Summit for Peace and Reconciliation in Posadas. Passalacqua met with the Council of Pastors of Misiones, noting that the government requires the involvement of faith leaders to support the province’s 1.5 million residents. During these discussions, he characterized politics as an “act of service” and stressed the importance of transmitting values through education. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Hugo Passalacqua meets with Misiones pastors at peace summit Misiones Governor Hugo Passalacqua met with the Council of Pastors of Misiones during a Trinational Summit for Peace and Reconciliation to discuss the role of faith leaders in community service and social unity 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hugo-passalacqua-meets-with-misiones-pastors-at-peace-summit ### 2026-08-05: Governor Hugo Passalacqua Opens Federal Justice Council Meeting in Misiones Governor Hugo Passalacqua and Justice Minister Juan Bautista Mahiques opened the Federal Justice Council in Misiones, stressing federalism, border-region focus, and coordinated judicial policies. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/governor-hugo-passalacqua-opens-federal-justice-council-meeting-in-misiones --- Cite as: Misiones provincial governance and regional summits. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/misiones-provincial-governance-and-regional-summits