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Argentina extends concession to 2049, no work at Iguazú
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Border terminal receives no investments under the new deal; funds focus on Ezeiza
The Argentine government extended the concession of the airport network operated by Aeroportos Argentina 2000 S.A. until 2049, including the Puerto Iguazú terminal on the Argentine side of the Iguaçu Falls. However, the investment package of the renegotiated contract does not include specific works for the border airport.
The extension was formalized on September 1 by Administrative Decision 27/2026, known as the Contractual Re-adjustment Agreement Record, signed between the National Airport System Regulator (ORSNA) and the concessionaire responsible for Group A terminals.
The contract can be extended until 2056 if the company demonstrates, by June 30, 2027, the availability of US$600 million for additional investment in Ezeiza, with an international audit, and completes 75% of those works by December 31, 2031. Without meeting these requirements, the concession ends in 2049.
The renegotiation is based on Law 27.742 and Decree 713/24, which allow contract adjustments when economic balance is disrupted by external factors. In 2020, international traffic fell 76% and domestic traffic 77%, cutting concession revenue by about 60% due to the pandemic.
Through Decree 1074/2026, the Argentine president recused himself from any participation in the proceedings involving the concessionaire and Corporación América, citing a prior conflict of interest and the Public Service Ethics Law. The decision was passed to the chief of staff. The agreement guarantees operational continuity for the 35 Group A units, including Puerto Iguazú, although new investments will focus on Ezeiza.
Source: 100fronteiras.com https://100fronteiras.com/argentina/noticia/argentina-estende-concessao-dos-aeroportos-ate-2049-e-mantem-aeroporto-de-cataratas-del-iguazu-sem-obra-propria
Frequently asked questions
- Until when does the Argentine airport concession run?
- Until 2049, according to Administrative Decision 27/2026. It can be extended to 2056 if the company proves US$ 600 million available for investment in Ezeiza by June 30, 2027, and completes 75% of the works by December 31, 2031.
- Will the Iguazú airport receive investments under the new contract?
- No. The agreement does not provide specific investments for the Cataratas del Iguazú terminal; additional funds are concentrated on Ezeiza airport.
- How many airports are part of Group A?
- 35 terminals, including Iguazú, managed by Aeroportos Argentina 2000 S.A.
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