He Government has announced that it will advance the privatization of highway concessions administered by the state-owned Corredores Viales. This decision marks a significant change in the management of the country’s main highways and routes, which are currently under the administration of this state company.
Corredores Viales manages an extensive network that covers 13 Argentine provinces, and its transfer to the private sector will be carried out through a bidding process, which will be managed by the Governmentopen internationally. Corredores Viales is responsible for the administration, maintenance and operation of some of the most important routes in the country.
Among them are National Route 9, which connects Buenos Aires with the north of the country, and National Route 7, which connects the capital with the Cuyo region and the border with Chile. These routes are vital for the transport of goods and people, and their proper functioning is crucial for the national economy.
The privatization process will be carried out through an open international tender, allowing companies from all over the world to participate. This measure seeks to attract foreign investments and ensure that concessions are granted to companies with the technical and financial capacity to efficiently manage highways.
The objective of Government is to improve the country’s road infrastructure, increase efficiency in route management and reduce operating costs. The decision to privatize the Road Corridors concessions has generated various reactions.
On the one hand, the Government argues that this measure will allow the road infrastructure to be modernized, improve the quality of services and attract investments that will contribute to the economic development of the country.. In addition, competition between companies interested in the tender is expected to drive innovation and efficiency in route management.
Worry
On the other hand, some sectors have expressed concern about the possible negative impacts of privatization. Among the main concerns are the increase in toll rates, the possible reduction in service quality and the loss of jobs at the state company.
Unions and worker organizations have expressed their opposition to the measure and have asked the Government that guarantees the protection of labor rights and the continuity of jobs. The bidding process will be carried out in several stages. Firstly, a public call will be made for interested companies to present their proposals.
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