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Argentina road funds controversy as taxes are diverted to fiscal balance
Legislators and provincial authorities in Argentina are raising alarms over the deterioration of the national road network, alleging that fuel tax revenues intended for infrastructure are being diverted to achieve fiscal balance.
In Mendoza and Buenos Aires, officials report that critical routes are in extreme decay due to a paralysis in public works. National deputies and senators have filed requests for information and legislative projects to investigate the destination of these funds. One proposal seeks to temporarily suspend the portion of fuel taxes destined for the Integrated Road System (SISVIAL) until accumulated road funds are effectively applied to maintenance and construction.
In Neuquén, reports indicate that only 26% of funds collected since late 2023 were used for road infrastructure, with much of the remainder placed in financial investments. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Infrastructure in Buenos Aires has also criticized the lack of execution in hydraulic works. The diversion of these resources has sparked significant political tension between provincial governments and the national administration, as the lack of maintenance is linked to increased safety risks and economic impacts on regional production.
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Alicia Kirchner · Argentina · Argentine government · Government of Argentina · Integrated Road System · Integrated Road System (SISVIAL) · Marina Salzmann · Ministry of Economy · National Congress of Argentina · National Directorate of Highways · National Highway Directorate · Neuquén
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Neuquén, only 26% of the funds collected since December 2023 were used for road infrastructure. www.rionegro.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The fuel tax collected in 2024 reached 2.52 trillion pesos. infonoroeste.com.ar · valeriaarata.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A bill has been presented to temporarily suspend the portion of fuel taxes destined for the Integrated Road System (SISVIAL). www.eldiarioweb.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] National authorities admitted that fuel tax revenues are being used to finance fiscal balance. ciudadano.news · www.diariolonuestro.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The National Highway Directorate has seen a reduction in its capacity for high mountain snow clearing. ciudadano.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Up to 75% of the national road network is in regular or poor condition. www.diariolonuestro.com.ar