President Javier Milei’s government has unveiled a plan to privatize Argentina’s national highway system. The administration wants to shift road management from the state-owned Corredores Viales to private companies. This change fits with Milei’s goal of shrinking government involvement and encouraging private business growth. Manuel Adorni, speaking for the president, explained that Corredores Viales is […]
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