Mendoza Governor Alfredo Cornejo reaffirmed that mining will have a strategic role in the province's economic growth starting in 2026. During a press conference, the governor analyzed the economic scenario, referred to the development of key productive sectors, and emphasized the need to guarantee social peace and compliance with the law.
In that context, Cornejo expressed positive expectations for the coming years, pointing out that if interest rates continue to fall and credit is reactivated, the economy can begin a period of sustained expansion. "We aspire for 2026 to be a better year than 2025," he stated, and he appreciated the patience of the citizenry in the face of the general economic context.
Right to protest and respect for public order
When asked about the announced demonstrations against mining activity, the governor was emphatic in stressing that the right to protest is fully guaranteed, but always within the legal framework. "Every person has the right to protest, it is a constitutional right," he maintained, although he clarified that this right also entails obligations.
In that regard, Cornejo warned that acts of vandalism, assaults on security forces, or blockades that prevent free movement will not be allowed. "We prefer to exercise deterrence, but we're going to act if the Misdemeanor Code or the Criminal Code are violated," he assured, reaffirming the provincial government's decision to preserve public order and guarantee democratic coexistence.
Strategic sectors and better wages
When addressing the role of productive activities, the governor highlighted that Mendoza is working so that sectors with higher wage levels once again drive the economy. Among them, he explicitly mentioned oil and mining, activities that he considers essential for generating quality employment and increasing the population's income.
