Rural producers and opposition councilors in the Buenos Aires district of Chacabuco are seeking legal action to reverse the significant increase in road tax rates, which have reportedly gone up by as much as 170%.
In the Buenos Aires district of Chacabuco, rural producers and opposition councilors are expressing outrage over recent tax increases that average over 100%, specifically targeting the road tax. Following the approval of the 2026 budget, which included substantial hikes in existing taxes and the introduction of new ones like the 'Health Tax,' residents received tax bills that revealed increases ranging from 80% to an alarming 170%, sparking widespread anger among agricultural stakeholders.
The situation arises as the 'Unión por la Patria' council bloc, aligned with Mayor Rubén Darío Golía, successfully implemented the new health tax fixed at $10,000, adding to the financial burdens placed on local farmers and livestock producers. The approval of these measures on December 30 by the Assembly of Councilors and Major Contributors went largely unnoticed until the new tax bills reached households, leading to an eruption of discontent among those who feel the tax hikes are unjustifiable and excessive.
As a response to the discontent, affected producers and opposition officials are resorting to various strategies, including judicial appeals, to challenge these new financial obligations. The pushback reflects a growing frustration not only over the tax increase itself but also towards local government decisions perceived as detrimental to the agricultural community's economic viability. This protest could potentially set the stage for further political and legal battles over fiscal policies in the district and beyond.
