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Argentine provincial fine and penalty increases

Overview

In Argentina, the provinces of Mendoza and Córdoba have moved to increase financial penalties for various infractions. In Mendoza, the government proposed a tax law to raise the Fixed Unit (UF) to $800 by 2027, specifically targeting serious driving offenses such as driving under the influence. For drivers with blood alcohol levels between 0.5 and 0.99 grams, fines are projected to range between $2.4 million and $4.8 million. If alcohol levels exceed 1 gram, the minimum fine is expected to rise from $3.2 million to $8.8 million.

In Córdoba, a resolution updated the Fixed Unit by 2.7%, increasing it from $2,109 to $2,165. This affects all provincial sanctions, ranging from minor infractions like smoking while driving to high-gravity offenses such as speeding or running red lights, which can now result in fines exceeding $4.3 million.

Additionally, the Mendoza Senate unanimously approved reforms to the Contravencional Code. This legislation increases penalties for waste disposal and aims to protect water infrastructure, including canals and irrigation ditches. Under these new regulations, corporate fines can reach up to $6 million, with penalties potentially doubling during hydrometeorological emergencies.

Entities

Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica · Alfredo Cornejo · Senate of Mendoza · Legislatura de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires · Dirección General de Prevención de Accidentes de Tránsito

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] The Fixed Unit (UF) in Córdoba increased from $2,109 to $2,165. lajornadaweb.com.ar · www.perfil.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The update in Córdoba was established through Resolution 48. lajornadaweb.com.ar · www.perfil.com
[● 2 SOURCES] In Córdoba, traffic fines now range from $43,300 for minor offenses to over $4.3 million for maximum gravity offenses. lajornadaweb.com.ar · www.perfil.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Mendoza government submitted a tax law project to the Legislature to update the Fixed Unit (UF) to $800. radioregional.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] In Mendoza, driving with 0.5 to 0.99 grams of alcohol in the blood will result in fines between $2.4 million and $4.8 million. radioregional.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] In Mendoza, a blood alcohol level exceeding 1 gram will increase the minimum fine from $3.2 million to $8.8 million. radioregional.com.ar

Timeline

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Mendoza and Córdoba increase traffic fine values
Mendoza and Córdoba are increasing traffic fine values in Argentina. Mendoza proposes raising the Fixed Unit to $800 by 2027, while Córdoba has updated its unit to $2,165, raising maximum fines.

Sources

afenprensa.com.ar · centroamerica360.com · crprensa.com · delfino.cr · derf.com.ar · infoban.com.ar · lajornadaweb.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar · noticiasmendoza.com.ar · perfil.com · radioregional.com.ar · radiotvsierras.com · redaccionaltagracia.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com

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