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Argentina's Economy Minister Announces Historic Deal to Revamp Energy Subsidies for Hot Climate Regions

In a move that could reshape household energy bills across northern Argentina, Economy Minister Luis “Toto” Caputo announced on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, that his team, together with political envoy Diego Santilli and the national Energy Secretariat, has agreed on a proposal to redesign energy subsidies for areas with hot and very hot climates. The pact was unveiled during the Northern Governors’ Dialogue Table, marking a potential breakthrough in a decades-old regional demand.

Argentina Doubles Electricity Subsidies for Hot Regions to Secure Senate Vote

In a key political move, Economy Minister Luis Caputo and Cabinet Chief Diego Santilli reached an agreement with northern governors to expand electricity subsidies for warm and very warm zones, unlocking support for the Cold Zones law reform in the Senate. The deal aims to address a long-standing regional demand while preserving fiscal balance.

Argentina's Government Meets Northern Governors to Unlock Energy Subsidy Agreement

The national government will meet this Tuesday with governors from the Norte Grande region to advance a differential electricity tariff for hot zones. The negotiation includes reforming the cold zones regime, which could affect over 1.2 million households in Buenos Aires province. Key officials Diego Santilli and María del Carmen Tettamanti will lead the talks.