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Argentina: Rural road maintenance underfunded as El Niño strains network
La Nación (Argentina)LO·AR·3 days ago
In Argentina, agricultural producers are voluntarily managing 80% of a rural road tax, repairing 200 km of roads monthly and purchasing machinery and trucks. A public-private commission now administers these funds, marking a shift toward local infrastructure management. The initiative's sustainability and impact on broader road maintenance remain uncertain.