Jalil met with businesspeople and proposed an integrated economic model with private entities

The governor of Catamarca, Raúl Jalil, participated in a new meeting of the series organized by the Argentine Business Association (AEA), where the main representatives of the private sector engage in dialogue with provincial leaders about the country's economic future.

In his presentation, Jalil outlined a development vision based on a mixed economic model, with strategic integration between the State and private activity, aimed at boosting both underdeveloped regions and established productive sectors. "Argentina needs a comprehensive future plan that enables sustained growth of the private sector with the support of a State that acts as a partner and facilitator," he stated.

The meeting was the second in the AEA series, which in May also invited the governor of Neuquén, Rolando Figueroa, who highlighted the potential of Vaca Muerta and the role of the provinces in driving national economic growth.

Business leaders highlighted the need to reduce the tax burden

AEA president Jaime Campos emphasized the "decisive contribution of the private sector to the country's economic and social development" and stressed the need to reduce the high tax burden to improve business competitiveness.  "Improving conditions for private investment in the provinces is key," he stated.

Among the business leaders present were prominent figures such as Luis Pagani (Grupo Arcor), Paolo Rocca (Techint), Sebastián Bagó, Federico Braun (La Anónima), María Luisa Machiavello, and Aldo Roggio, among others.

Jalil proposes a facilitating State and focuses on underdeveloped regions

Jalil explained that from Catamarca, all available tools are being applied to "create growth opportunities," with particular attention to the potential of less developed areas. "The world demands not only industrial production but also the generation of services. Argentina can and must respond to that demand," he added.

The business leaders described the meeting as "very productive" and appreciated the Catamarcan leader's willingness to listen to concerns and discuss joint projects.

The background: the meeting with Figueroa about Vaca Muerta

In May, AEA had received governor Rolando Figueroa, who detailed Neuquén's progress in public spending management and infrastructure investment planning.

He highlighted that the province reduced public spending by USD 20 million in one year, which allows it to invest USD 1 billion annually in public works, boosting the development of Vaca Muerta.