The Argentine government is moving forward with one of its most ambitious infrastructure projects: the privatization of 90% of AySA, the water and sanitation giant. With an expected revenue of up to $500 million and a colossal investment plan to transform the metropolitan area, the race has narrowed down to two elite consortia backed by global expertise.
In a landmark decision to safeguard a fundamental human right, a court in La Plata has issued a protective measure ensuring that the privatization of AySA—the primary water provider for Buenos Aires—cannot lead to a decline in service quality. This legal move shifts the battle to Federal Courts, prioritizing environmental protection and public health over immediate commercial transition.
In a pivotal move for public health and environmental rights, the Court of La Plata has issued a precautionary measure to prevent any reduction in service standards for AySA, the state-owned water provider. The case has now been escalated to Federal Court, adding a significant legal layer to the national government's plan to privatize the utility.
Argentine lawmaker Gabriel Katopodis has ignited a political firestorm by claiming the government of Javier Milei is preparing to sell 90% of the state-owned water utility AySA for 30 years. The accusation, shared on social media, has revived fierce debates over privatization, with critics warning that water is a human right, not a business opportunity.
Buenos Aires' water utility, AySA, will conduct a major inspection of the massive 'underground rivers' supplying Greater Buenos Aires. Scheduled from Thursday night, August 13, to Friday afternoon, August 14, 2026, these works might affect water pressure in six suburban districts and parts of the capital. Learn how to prepare!
Argentina's Buenos Aires province infrastructure minister Gabriel Katopodis slammed President Javier Milei's plan to privatize state water company AySA, saying it would be sold without investment commitments, leaving millions without services for 30 years. His tweet sparked a political firestorm.
On August 12, 2026, the national government's Official Response Office fired back at Buenos Aires Province Minister Gabriel Katopodis, who had criticized the AySA water plan. The office called his claims 'false' and insisted the contract requires the winning bidder to execute the works. The political clash over water services intensifies.
