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Nucleoeléctrica Argentina SA (NASA) is embroiled in internal disputes and allegations of irregularities related to cleaning and landscaping contracts at the Atucha nuclear plant in Zárate. The government, led by Javier Milei, plans to privatize 49% of the state-owned company, intensifying tensions between management and employees following recent layoffs.

Key figures include NASA's head Demian Reidel and advisor Santiago Caputo, who has influence over privatization efforts. Internal complaints have been filed by plant manager Juan Pablo Nolazco Sáenz against service providers M&G Facility Service and Distribón, while NASA's Hernán Pantuso prepares to counter with accusations against Nolazco.

Legal actions have emerged over alleged violations of transparency and bidding irregularities. Reidel aims to advance nuclear projects with U.S.-based Meitner Energy, despite challenges such as resource demands and environmental concerns. Meanwhile, data center projects in Argentina are opting for renewable energy sources.