The fishing industry based in Argentina is finally breathe with relief: There will be no quota auctions or amendments to the Federal Law. Fishing. The Government, led by Javier Milei for more than a month and a half, has decided to withdraw any changes to fisheries legislation contained in the Omnibus Bill, the text through which the ultra-leader aims to revolutionize the economy and the structure of the country. Announcement added to the withdrawal announcement great rate This proposal for exports, which became known last weekend and is a blow to Spanish fishing companies, was made by parliamentary secretary Tomás Figueroa before the important debate in Congress began. A news that It sparked celebratory reactions from the industryboth on this side and on the other side puddle.
law making Foundations and Starting Points of Argentine Freedom This started with the first version of the 664 articles, which were amended so that the Government could get the necessary support to move forward. The industry’s first “victory” explosion will be removed and the Asian fleet will not be able to enter the fishing area. international nature of quota auctionsAdded to this was the withdrawal of the fiscal package, which included export withholdings, for which Milei wanted all sectors to pay some amount. 15% for export duties (DEX).
But, main battle of the fleet It was to get rid of changes in the articles of the Federal Fisheries Law, something finally achieved today. Of course, not without hard work. In fact, the management, legal and financial teams of Vigo fishing companies had been in Mar del Plata, the South American country’s main fishing port, for days to analyze the situation and find a solution.
Shortly after noon (local time) the secretary began listing the items the Government had withdrawn to advance the Omnibus Bill. Between them Articles 211 to 220 were included.that is, those who try to change the fishing regime.
For their part, the employers of the sector in the country They expressed their gratitude to those who made it possible to achieve the goal.. So, for example, Intercámaras congratulated “all governors, legislators and mayors for their participation and commitment to defend the fishing sector ahead of the reforms that the Executive Branch aims to carry out in the Federal Fisheries Regime.”
Reminding that “very serious consequences” will arise if it is approved, the sector is open to the negotiations that the Government wants to make in the future regarding changes in some articles of the law. To this end, they call on the Executive to do this through the “Federal Fisheries Council, which has all the necessary powers to reach consensus on all matters.” [modificaciones] “These are necessary.”
Similarly, The country’s maritime industry was also celebrated The decision, together with the legal uncertainty created, led to the paralysis of new construction projects.