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Route Privatizations Expand; Airport Strikes Loom
Argentina expands road privatizations, while airport strikes threaten flight delays.
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Business conditions in Argentina are mixed today. The expansion of road privatizations offers opportunities for logistics and construction sectors, while looming airport strikes pose challenges for airlines and logistics. Meanwhile, the agricultural sector sees a boost from soaring sunflower exports.
In this briefing Government of Argentina · ATE-ANAC · Ezeiza International Airport · Sunflower
Regulation
Argentina privatizes 27 national road segments
The Argentine government has expanded its network of privatized road concessions, adding 27 national road segments to the system. The measure, formalized through Decree 1358/2026, was published in the Boletín Oficial and sets a 12-month deadline for tendering these concessions. Companies awarded the contracts will be responsible for maintenance, repair, and operation of the roads, funded through tolls. This move aims to improve infrastructure and reduce public spending on road maintenance, according to Perfil.com.
Impact Logistics firms and construction companies will see new opportunities in road maintenance and operation.
Sources: Perfil.com ↗
Disruption
Airport strikes delay flights in Buenos Aires
A 'Japanese-style' strike by ATE-ANAC workers at Ezeiza International Airport and Jorge Newbery Airport in Buenos Aires has caused flight delays. The union is protesting frozen salaries and lack of safety equipment, according to El Intransigente. Additional measures, including a work stoppage in fire services, are planned from November 16 to 20. The strike has already delayed at least eight flights, impacting travelers and cargo shipments.
Impact Airlines and logistics companies face delays, affecting schedules and cargo shipments.
Watch The work stoppage in fire services is planned from November 16 to 20. · 16 November 2026
Sources: El intransigente ↗, El Economista ↗, Cronica ↗
Trade
Sunflower exports soar by 822% in nine months
Argentina's sunflower exports have surged by 822% in the first nine months of the year, making it one of the standout performers among 245 agro-industrial products that saw export growth. These products collectively accounted for 87% of the country's export revenue in the sector, according to Todo Agro. The increase in sunflower exports highlights the sector's potential for contributing to the national economy.
Impact Agricultural exporters benefit from increased sunflower sales, boosting revenue.
Sources: Todo Agro ↗
Nothing significant reported today in Internal tension · Safety & health · Companies · Markets · Politics.
Also today in the local press
- Estados Unidos suspendió los despegues en todos los aeropuertos y el gobierno descartó una amenaza contra el país — Perfil.com
- Ecnomía: a cuánto cotizan hoy el dólar oficial y el blue — Cronica
- La suspensión de vuelos en EE.UU. provoca decenas de cancelaciones en Canadá — Clarin
- “Permiso para matar”: en RDC explicaron la polémica por el uso de armas de fuego de la policía francesa — Perfil.com
- Sábado 14, domingo 15, lunes 16 de noviembre de 2026 (20.30 GMT) — Infobae
- RDEco: el mercado confía en que Argentina pagará la deuda, pero persisten las dudas sobre la recuperación económica — Perfil.com
- BCRP prevé una fuerte caída de la inflación en marzo de 2027 tras impacto del fenómeno El Niño — Infobae
- La estabilidad del dólar choca con la necesidad de acumular reservas y recuperar el crecimiento — Perfil.com
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