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La Rioja economic and debt regulation measures

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The province of La Rioja has introduced several legislative and executive measures to address economic instability and debt. On August 14, 2026, the Legislature approved a Special Regime for the Regulation of Provincial Tax Debt. This law allows individuals and businesses to regularize obligations through Debt, allowing for payment plans of up to 24 installments and offers the potential condonation of up to 100% of interests and fines. The regime covers debts overdue until July 31, 2026, with an adherence deadline of November 30, 2026. During the same session, the Chamber of Deputies declared a Social and Economic Emergency regarding pledge executions for 180 days. Following this, on On August 20, 2026, the Chamber of Deputies ratified Decree of Necessity and Urgency No. 1293, establishing an Integral Protection Regime for Consumer Credit Users. Governor Ricardo Quintela described the situation as “extremely serious,” noting that families often take loans to cover existing debts. The decree aims to combat over-indebtedness and predatory practices, such as illegal financing networks charging interest rates exceeding 1,000%. To support this, the province introduced a registry to identify and regulate consumer credit operations 1,000%, and suspended chattel mortgage executions for 180 days to facilitate negotiations. days. On September 2, 2026, the government expanded its relief efforts. Banco Rioja implemented a 20 percentage point reduction in interest rates for consumer loans and launched a refinancing plan for clients with over 90 days of delinquency. This occurs amid broader trends in Argentine provinces where high interest rates have rendered many debts “impagables” (unpayable) for families, according to Central Bank Vice President Vladimir Werning. Additionally, the government extended a freeze on public utility rates—including electricity, water, and telecommunications—until rates until October 31, 2026, and maintained a 20% reduction in installments for social housing beneficiaries. To further combat usury, the province has intensified police operations against illegal lenders and informal lending networks.

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