# Manuel Antelo redoubles Argentina investment

> Manuel Antelo, a Cordoba-based entrepreneur, plans 20 Decathlon stores in Argentina with potential for 50 locations and expansion into shopping malls.
- Title: Manuel Antelo redoubles Argentina investment · Perfil
- Summary: Manuel Antelo, a Cordoba-based entrepreneur, plans 20 Decathlon stores in Argentina with potential for 50 locations and expansion into shopping malls.
- Keywords: manuel antelo, decathlon, cordoba, argentina, renault argentina, shoppings, automotive industry, retail, Perfil
- Source: Perfil — https://perfil.com/cordoba/manuel-antelo-el-empresario-con-pasado-en-cordoba-que-redobla-su-apuesta-por-la-argentina-aZTrd4H7S3gD
- Published: 2026-11-07T02:48:25.574+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manuel antelo, decathlon, cordoba, argentina, renault argentina, shoppings, automotive industry, retail, news
## Manuel Antelo returns to Argentina
Manuel Antelo, a Cordoba-based entrepreneur, returns to Argentina after two decades to invest in automotive and retail sectors.

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## Decathlon expansion plans
Antelo plans to open 20 Decathlon stores in Argentina with potential for 50 locations and no confirmed shopping mall entry.
## Employment target
Antelo aims to reach 2,000 workers in two years through Decathlon expansion.
## Córdoba industrial history
Antelo previously managed Renault Argentina from 1990s, linked to Córdoba's historic Santa Isabel factory.
## Santa Isabel factory
Santa Isabel factory, established in 1955, produced millions of vehicles for Renault since 1959.
## Nissan investment
Nissan invested 600 million dollars in 2015 to build Frontier trucks at Santa Isabel factory.
## Political outlook
Antelo believes Javier Milei has high re-election chances in 2027 and supports economic openness.
## Key takeaway

Manuel Antelo, who previously managed Renault Argentina, plans to open 20 Decathlon stores in Argentina with potential for 50 locations and explore shopping malls.