Economy · Buenos Aires, Argentina · October 23, 2026

Argentina agrees sale of water utility AySA

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 22, 6:36 PM ET

Argentina's government confirmed it will sell its shares in water company AySA to a consortium of Argentine and Brazilian companies, with the contract to be signed next month. The sale is part of President Javier Milei's privatization program.

Why it matters

The sale transfers water services for the Buenos Aires metropolitan area to private operators.

Background

AySA was renationalized in 2006. Milei has pursued privatizations to cut state spending.

The story so far

1. Oct 17Argentina pauses dollar bond sales as debt payments loom
2. Oct 20Argentina's monthly exports top $10 billion for first time
3. Oct 21US plans up to $20bn in investment and financing for Argentina
4. Oct 23Argentina agrees sale of water utility AySA
5. Oct 27IMF reaches preliminary Argentina deal

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Sources

• Buenos Aires Times ↗Oct 22, 6:36 PM ET

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