Overview

• Chief of Cabinet Guillermo Francos chaired the fifth session with representatives from provinces, Congress, unions and industry, including Mendoza governor Alfredo Cornejo.
• Deliberations focused on Pacto de Mayo points 7 and 10 to promote development of natural resources and expand Argentina’s participation in global trade.
• The agenda reviewed proposed changes to the Mining Code, the Forests Law and the Fire Management Law and opened debate on measures to facilitate imports and exports.
• A final document is expected in mid-December, with sources citing either December 14 or 15, and discussions will remain confidential until its release.
• The session took place in the week before the October 26 legislative elections, with cross-party participation underscoring the political weight of the talks.