AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoParaná-Paraguay Waterway Bids: Argentina opened economic bids for a 25-year concession of the Paraná-Paraguay waterway, a key agro-export corridor, even as the Public Prosecutor’s Office flagged “serious and obvious irregularities” that could trigger criminal and administrative consequences; the two finalists are Jan De Nul/Servimagnus and DEME, with expected investments above $10B and toll revenues near $600M a year. Labor Shock Therapy: Milei’s labor overhaul is now fully in force after a judge’s suspension was overturned, aiming to cut litigation and loosen union power—while critics warn it further erodes protections as hardship grows. Trade & Infrastructure Signals: The week also kept spotlight on Argentina’s broader push to modernize and monetize infrastructure and logistics, with ongoing scrutiny around process integrity. Business Pulse: Outside Argentina, markets pushed higher on Wall Street, but the biggest local commercial story remains the waterway tender under legal cloud.
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