Overview

• Economy Minister Luis Caputo signed Resolution 1240/25 on August 21 placing hundreds of agency employees into temporary availability, including nearly 300 at INTA and 49 at the INV in Mendoza.
• ATE filed an amparo to reverse the 49 availability notices at the INV’s Mendoza headquarters, arguing unconstitutionality of Decrees 462 and 585 and the ministry’s resolution and requesting a freeze on any administrative changes.
• ApINTA submitted a criminal complaint against Caputo for alleged disobedience of judicial orders and breach of duties after a San Martín federal court cautioned against applying measures tied to Decree 462/25 at INTA.
• At INTA’s IPAF NOA, 37 staff members were listed for availability as researchers warn of halted projects that support rural and indigenous communities across Jujuy and Salta.
• INV workforce data cited by ATE show a 24.3% staff reduction since 2015 with projections down to 403 agents by 2027, which unions say reflects a sustained erosion of the institute’s capacity while employees at both agencies remain at their posts awaiting court decisions.