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Argentina and Uruguay see diverse legislative and regional developments
Various legislative and regional developments are occurring across Argentina and Uruguay. In Entre Ríos, Minister Manuel Troncoso is promoting a Labor Procedural Code reform aimed at reducing litigation and improving predictability by creating a specialized body of medical experts. Additionally, national deputies from several political blocs are coordinating to reduce the VAT on fresh eggs and egg derivatives from 21% to 10.5% to ensure tax parity with other proteins.
In Misiones, Deputy Santiago Koch is advocating for electoral reform, including the implementation of a single ballot and the repeal of the 'ley de lemas'. In Catamarca, Deputy Tiago Puente is demanding the legislative treatment of a tax relief bill intended to support small businesses facing declining consumption.
Regarding agriculture, Deputy Carlos Gutiérrez in Argentina is supporting legislation to combat rural vandalism, while in Santa Cruz, RENATRE delegate Luis María Campos highlighted the importance of registering rural workers during the upcoming shearing season. In Uruguay, Minister Fernanda Cardona emphasized that industrial policy should serve as a strategic, long-term national project based on dialogue and sovereignty.
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Entre Ríos · Fernanda Cardona · Government of Entre Ríos · Manuel Troncoso · Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining of Uruguay · Misiones · Santiago Koch · Tiago Puente