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Social and economic developments in northern Argentina

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In northern and central Argentina, regional developments have focused on economic challenges, social unrest, and local governance. In Salta, political activity centered on Cafayate, where former mayor Fernando Almeda announced his candidacy for a fourth term, citing a municipal financing crisis and expressing opposition to mining in the Calchaquí Valley. In Catamarca, social pressures have intensified due to economic instability, including issues with family debt, usury, and medication access. Retirees have marched to protest benefit cuts, while municipal workers in Valle Viejo engaged in salary disputes. To address these pressures, the province secured 450,000,000 pesos from the Federal Council of Investments for sustainable tourism and cultural industries, and has seen the return of energy subsidies for warm climate zones to mitigate rising utility costs. ~~Recent industrial~~ Industrial developments in the ~~broader region include a USD 6.4 billion project in~~ energy sector continue to drive regional economic trends. In the Vaca Muerta ~~area by Tecpetrol, under~~ area, Tecpetrol has joined the Large Investment Incentive Regime ~~(RIGI). This project,~~ (RIGI) with a USD 6.4 billion project in Los Toldos II Este. In partnership with the provincial company GyP, the project aims to produce 70,000 barrels of oil per day by 2027 and is expected to create 3,100 jobs at its peak construction stage. This investment coincides with historic production levels in Neuquén, which averaged 658,639 barrels per day in July, contributing to a 3.5% growth in local supermarket sales despite national declines.

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