# U.S. and Argentina Launch Andes-Atlantic Corridor

The United States Department of State and the Government of the Argentine Republic have jointly launched the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, a strategic infrastructure initiative aimed at modernizing and strengthening transportation, energy, minerals, and digital infrastructure sectors connecting Argentina's key economic regions to Atlantic ports and Western markets. This initiative is supported by U.S. government financing and technical assistance through agencies including the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), and U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). The corridor is designed to facilitate significant public and private investment opportunities over the coming generation, positioning U.S. firms as key partners in Argentina's infrastructure development.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals and contractors in transportation, energy, minerals, and digital infrastructure sectors should evaluate emerging opportunities linked to this corridor, as U.S. government agencies provide financing and technical support to facilitate investments.
- The involvement of multiple U.S. federal agencies indicates coordinated support mechanisms that can reduce risk and enhance project viability for U.S. companies.
- Organizations should consider strategic partnerships and align proposals with the corridor's focus areas to leverage U.S. government-backed financing and technical assistance.
- This initiative signals long-term infrastructure modernization in Argentina, creating sustained demand for goods, services, and technology aligned with corridor development objectives.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Department of State (DoS)
- Government of the Argentine Republic
- U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
- Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
- U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)

### Key Quotes
> The Andes-Atlantic Corridor aims to facilitate public and private investment in transportation, energy, and digital infrastructure for a generation, making the United States a fundamental partner for infrastructure and investment in Argentina.
> — Christopher Landau, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State

### Sources
- [Joint Statement on the Launch of the Andes-Atlantic Corridor - United States Department of State](https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/09/joint-statement-on-the-launch-of-the-andes-atlantic-corridor/) - DEPT