# Argentine political calls to end export retentions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-political-calls-to-end-export-retentions
> Updated: 2026-08-15T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 2.

Political leaders in Argentina have called for the elimination of export retentions to support the agricultural and industrial sectors.

Santa Fe Governor Maximiliano Pullaro advocated for the removal of these duties during the 90th Expo Rural de Reconquista, stating, “We want to end the damn retentions once and for all so that the field and industry can continue to push this economy.” Pullaro also addressed fiscal tensions with the national government, noting significant debts owed to the province regarding pension funds.

Vice President Victoria Villarruel has furthered these calls during the inauguration of the 90th Expo Venado in Venado Tuerto, Santa Fe. Asserting that the future of the nation’s agricultural and industrial sectors must be without export retentions, Villarruel expressed concern regarding unemployment and the economic struggles of families. 

Her remarks, made alongside the Mayor of Venado Tuerto and president of the Radical Civic Union (UCR), underscore growing political distinctions between her and President Javier Milei’s administration. While calling for national unity and urging leaders to focus on the future rather than partisan disputes, her stance highlights internal government tensions regarding economic policy and social welfare. During the Expo Venado event, she emphasized that the country’s economic future depends on these sectors being free from such taxes and highlighted the strategic role of the Santa Fe province and the importance of innovation and technology in the agro-industrial sector.

## Claims

- The 90th edition of Expo Venado was inaugurated in Santa Fe province. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- The future of the country's agriculture and industry must be without export retentions. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- She stated she is unaware of any current legislative projects in Congress regarding export retentions. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- It is fundamental to think about national unity without focusing on political candidacies. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Leonel Chiarella serves as the mayor of Venado Tuerto and president of the UCR. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The productive sector is the engine of the country's economy. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Noelia Castagnani is the first female president in the history of the Sociedad Rural de Venado Tuerto. (single source)
- Grupo Corven was awarded works to recover 672 kilometers of national routes 7 and 35. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Victoria Villarruel calls for end to export retentions at Expo Venado

Argentine Vice President Victoria Villarruel called for the removal of export retentions for agriculture and industry during the inauguration of Expo Venado in Santa Fe.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/expo-venado-features-agricultural-praise-and-grupo-corven-expansion

### 2026-08-09: Santa Fe Governor Pullaro calls for end to export retentions

Santa Fe Governor Maximiliano Pullaro called for the removal of export retentions and addressed provincial debts with the national government during the Expo Rural de Reconquista.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-fe-governor-pullaro-calls-for-end-to-export-retentions

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