The General López Department's economy is primarily based on
intensive farming. Venado Tuerto, the department's most populous city, is home to the La Victoria Industrial Park, which houses approximately 74 companies in sectors including agroindustry, metalworking, and construction. Companies operating in the region include Agritec Global, which produces liquid fertilizers. In the oilseed sector, Aceitera General Deheza (AGD), owned by
Roberto Urquía, operates storage facilities in Rufino, located in the soybean-producing region of southern Santa Fe Province. In June 2022,
MSU Argentina, owned by
Manuel Santos Uribelarrea Balcarce, announced plans for a peanut processing plant. ==External links==