According to the authorities, waits of up to 12 hours were recorded to be able to set foot on the soil of the trans-Andean country.
On New Year’s Eve, a large number of Argentines seek to go to Chili, both for vacation and for shopping. Since Thursday delays are recorded at the Los Libertadores International Passand this Saturday, despite the fact that more car service booths were opened, They intensified and reached 12 hours.
According to data from the National Gendarmerie, yesterday a total of 8,000 people crossed into the trans-Andean country. During Saturday morning, Argentine authorities announced that In the mixed patio, twelve points were made available for private vehicles, which meant an increase of 9 cabins. In the afternoon, three more were enabled.
From the Argentine Coordination of Border Crossings they indicated: “The parking spaces are being used in the area of the YPF Station and Punta de Vacas.”
Compared to Friday – where tourists suffered about five hours of delay – this Saturday the long queues of up to 13 kilometers caused a wait of at least 12 hours. Given this situation, National Roads requested “extreme caution to avoid road accidents” and asked to avoid reckless overtaking that have been noticed in recent days.
It should be noted that the main attraction that drives thousands of Argentines to cross the border is the price gap: technology products such as cell phones and televisions can be found up to 50% cheaper; while in clothing an even greater difference can be observed.
Some products cannot be imported from Chile from 2025
The Customs Collection and Control Agency (ARCA) is fulfilling the role and taking on the responsibilities that previously belonged to the Federal Public Revenue Administration (AFIP). After the decree that defined the change of entity, the organization announced a series of changes that affect taxpayers and commerce.
The section of the customs established new regulations that directly impact the import of products from Chile. These measures precisely define the products that cannot be entered without paying the PAIS Tax, which implies a significant adjustment in the purchasing practices of Argentine consumers.
Among the main modifications, the prohibition of the entry of certain foods stands out. In addition, limits were imposed on the import of technological devices. Specifically, these are the prohibited products:
- Merchandise for commercial or industrial purposes: any product that is purchased to be resold or used in commercial activities cannot be entered.
- Firearmsexplosives, flammable and narcotics
- Merchandise whose import is prohibited by non-economic reasons: There are products whose import is restricted by Argentine government policies.
- Material archaeological and cultural
Source: Ambito
