Ituzaingó buffalo slaughterhouse to open by year-end

During the 1st International Bubalino Congress held in Ituzaingó, Corrientes, officials announced that the construction of a new federal transit slaughterhouse is complete. Corrientes Production Minister Walter Chavez stated that the provincial government is working to have the facility operational before the end of the year.

The project aims to strengthen the buffalo meat value chain by integrating new infrastructure with provincial logistical and port developments. Minister Chavez highlighted the strategic importance of utilizing international export opportunities, specifically mentioning the Hilton Quota, to increase the commercialization of buffalo meat in foreign markets.

Ituzaingó Mayor Emilio Nicolás emphasized the economic impact of the facility and the congress, noting the strategic necessity of having a slaughterhouse with national reach to support local and regional production.