The problem is not new, but it has worsened in recent hours. At the last board meeting of the Metropolitan Agri-Food Unit (UAM)tempers heated up to shouts and insults from one of the directors towards the president of the UAM, Daniel Garin. Said director, Daniel Menendez, ended up resigning, which generated a crisis: he is the representative of supermarkets, fairgrounds and Cambadu. Pavadita. “The straw that broke the camel’s back was the appointment of a General Manager,” explained a farmer who knows the matter.
According to the minutes of the Board of Directors, when this matter was considered, it was reported that the person who had been appointed to this position declined, due to having another, much more attractive offer. “The matter is more complex: they tell me that Garín does not want a General Manager because the level of irregularities that if someone enters there, Troy burns”he added. The selection process for said person was prolonged, and when he was finally appointed, it was already too late: he opted for another job. “There it seems that Menéndez got heated, because Garín told him that he had been a non-transparent process and Menéndez reacted… He ended up resigning and the rest of the directors also left the room, highlighting their disagreement with Garín.
It is not the first time that there are problems with Garín, a technician who reviewed in the MGAP in times of Mujica, member of the MPP. “But be careful: at the UAM he is directly appointed by “Cosse”, they clarify at the UAM. A few weeks ago a criminal complaint was filed because a well-known producer was awarded a space at a ridiculous price. Garín did not accompany the complaint. “Scandalous things are known, but they have not come to light,” says a transporter who goes to the UAM every morning. “There is talk that security cameras are accessed by people who are not authorized, or who do not know each other.”
Today the producers and other related farming actors will issue a statement warning about the situation. In addition to management problems, the UAM has financial constraints and if the Republic Bank does not extend deadlines escrow payment that it has with the Unit, the UAM would get into serious problems.
Medals
“It hasn’t done things badly, but the government is hanging on to some of its own medals and others that belong to others,” the comment of an important businessman surprised his colleague, while they were having dinner at a new restaurant in Pocitos. “What do you mean? the other inquired. They had been together that morning, listening to the Minister of Economy, Azucena Arbeleche, during his speech at the headquarters of the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF)within the framework of Economic Forum of the Christian Association of Business Leaders (ACDE). There Arbeleche -with a clear political tone compared the current economic management with that of the previous government, highlighting its achievements; something that should not be surprising given the fully electoral environment that is being experienced.
“It is true that the government had to address the pandemic and did it well, in general. And in the fiscal accounts the trajectory is reasonable, but think about the following – he proposed, savoring an 18 years -: if you take away from this government all the work of UPM and the Central Railway, The story would be quite different… right?” His colleague retorted: “I don’t see it that way; Look at the amount of investment that is coming in, for example, from Argentina. And this because Uruguay It is a stable, reliable country in which you can invest. Arbeleche has a lot to do with that.” “It is true,” answered the first, “but that is why he told you: there are our own virtues; and others come from abroad. Because it is quite obvious that the very serious crisis that Argentina is having caused many Buenos Aires residents to flee abroad in terror and Uruguay received millions in investments, especially in housing.” “Exactly,” his friend responded. “And isn’t that positive?” asked the other, who accompanied him with the whiskey. “Of course, without going any further, look at how, for example, the rental price. Among other things, this responds to the greater supply of housing built; and to a lesser extent, this also happens with respect to other places. The people linked to Europe is very concerned about the issue of war… and also in USA, To some extent the uncertainty is great due to the elections and the possible return of Trump,” he posed while spinning the cubes. “With all this, a country like Uruguay It is more than ever on the radar and we must take advantage of it; What I’m telling you is that they are your own virtues and other people’s problems… In a land of the blind…”.
And what is going to happen with Arbeleche? “He made a very political speech…” one of them asked as he looked through the menu. “In what sense?” His friend responded. “Didn’t you find out? Arbeleche is spoken of as Delgado’s vice”explained the first. “Does it seem to you that he will leave his experience in economics to go to the Parliament?”, his colleague hesitated. “I don’t know, but in Parliament key things for the economy are defined, dear,” while he extended the glass to toast.
Advances
While in Argentina President Milei’s speeches are increasingly explicit in his approach to the United States, in Uruguay concrete steps are being taken. Within the framework of the visit of the undersecretary of the Department of Commerce, Marisa Lagoboth countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU, for its acronym in English) to open and deepen cooperation in various areas. “Does this move the needle, or is it just a gesture…?” asked a curious financial businessman about the matter, upon learning of the agreement. “There are expectations that some investment initiatives will come to fruition,” responded a lawyer linked to the Uruguay-USA Chamber of Commerce, who was chatting with his interlocutor at a family gathering. “Notice that we are talking about a senior member of the Department of Commerce, it is a very direct link; No one has come from that area since 2013,” she added.
Among the areas of cooperation are computing and YOUso the businessman asked if this could be linked to the announced arrival of Google. “From what I know, Google has already started and it is an investment close to 400 million dollars. And I tell you something very strong: there are other similar companies that have already decided to set up shop here, with others. Data Center of similar magnitude to that of Alphabet (company that owns Google)”, remarked the lawyer. “These are decisions that go beyond the signing of the agreement with Lago, but this helps,” he emphasized.
“Wow, it would be a strong boost for the economy… deadlines?” he asked anxiously. “Towards second semester I think there will be news,” the lawyer responded. “These are studies that have been done for a long time; Uruguay gives guarantees and is on the radar. Of course: a little expensive,” the professional commented between smiling and worried.
Source: Ambito
