He government is facing a tax situation complicated and the matter is under the constant scrutiny of economists who follow the situation, both in public and private statements. “It was coming,” boasted an economist with many miles of experience in the analysis of the situation, with a track record that dates back to the 90s. “The State structure has not changed much compared to the previous government, and the decrease of deficit that achieved Arbeleche After the pandemic, it was basically due to the fall of real wagewhich also lowered pensions. But there was a political commitment from the government to return salaries to pre-pandemic levels; it complied, but with that it raised spending again and with it the deficit,” he explained and gestured, while a couple of businessmen listened attentively. “They even went beyond what was expected: salaries are at record levels of several decades, but the deficit has returned to what was seen in 2019.” The dialogue took place after the presentation made by one of the main Chambers of the country, which presented its vision of the main problems that businesses face today and advocated for greater control of spending. “That is not going to be easy and we already saw it in the previous administration, we are stumbling twice over the same stone,” added the expert, with a somewhat somber tone.
An economist with a notable leftist affiliation and respected by friends and strangers alike, retorted: “The point here is that the economy grew based on large investments that have large fiscal benefits. So the economy grows, but the collection “It doesn’t do it in the same way; there is a gap between growth and revenue, which, it seems to me, is not being taken into account,” he commented. “And to make matters worse, growth is now very poor,” he added.
“And what would you do then if the left comes to power?” asked a journalist with little pretended innocence, exchanging refreshments and sandwiches with those present. “Whoever wins will find very rigid state spending, as it has always been in the past.” Uruguay. It will be difficult to adjust this situation if there is no further growth, for me, that is the problem,” he replied. His colleague pointed out: “What happens is that the Broad Front It is a difficult knot to untie, because they feel that the opposition and some analysts were unfair in the evaluation of the government’s performance under the previous government; and now they are looking for a kind of revenge or vindication; but to do so they should commit themselves more to a fiscal adjustment, which, on the left, continues to be a dirty word.”
“Only for the left? It seems that this is the case for this government as well. Look at the numbers… This government has failed to comply on the fiscal level, we have to tell things as they are,” she replied, somewhat uncomfortable. “It is true,” said one of the businessmen, while choosing a cheese with cherry. “It seems that the custom of open the tap in an election year”, he added. “And the government seems to believe that criticism on fiscal issues is a matter for experts, people don’t care too much, but at some point the bill arrives.” The conversation continued, the bites of ham gave way to some delicious desserts in small glasses and the subject of the adjustment gave way to political and football jokes.
Valeria Ripoll
The inclusion of Valeria Ripoll as a candidate for vice president on the ticket of National Party still generates debates. “I don’t know if it will have an effect on votes, but it managed to ‘take over’ the discussion in the days after the primaries,” acknowledged a lawyer and social activist, while reading a newspaper with Ripoll’s photo and a smiling Slimwho was looking at her. “But let’s not fool ourselves: the clear winner of the day was the MPPwhich put Orsi “He is well ahead in votes and is the favourite for the next election,” he said confidently, stressing each syllable. “Are you sure?” asked a colleague who had exchanged militancy for political skepticism some time ago. “For me, the issue of social security plebiscite “It will create a mess in the FA,” she said. “The Party voted well below expectations,” she retorted, stating in the sixties jargon that, when saying Party, one knows that one is talking about the Communist Party. “There is no need to stir up trouble, the reform of the PIT-CNT It doesn’t have much basis and we all know that; which doesn’t mean that we agree with the coalition on the reform that it promoted… And Mieres “I wanted Yamandú to sign! Crazy,” he said, as he closed the newspaper and put on his warm clothes to go out.
The Ripoll issue also made and is making noise, obviously, in the white internal. “Won’t they lose votes? People were very surprised…” a journalist asked a white legislator, while they were arriving at one of the increasingly frequent inaugurations of works these weeks. “And where are they going to go?” answered the legislator, who could already see the question coming. “Nothing happens!” he answered emphatically, patting him on the shoulder, as if trying to convince him. “Look: the votes that could go, in any case are captive to the coalition and, at most, will go to the Colorados, Cabildo, maybe Mieres will grab one… but they are not going to vote for the FA because Ripoll came, right? We are going to win many votes, you will see.”
The journalist insisted on the internal white, mentioning the disagreement of some sectors and legislators with the decision to include Ripoll in the formula. The legislator – who at first was not convinced with Delgado’s decision – paused and responded: “Look, I’m going to tell you something that has not been said publicly: the candidacy of Raffo He was not convincing even in his own blacksmithing; their ability to mobilize was very limited.” The journalist reminded him that he had to grab a hot iron. “It is true that they were beaten by the Penadés caseproblems in the management of Heber and others; but the truth is that Raffo as vice president added little. That is why Alvaro decided on a different strategy.”
Town meeting
“Do you have any doubts? Obviously this plan is debt refinancing It is a response to the move of Town meeting “For a Fair Debt,” responded a militant, a member of the Cabildo since the beginning, boastful and indignant. “The government never wanted to acknowledge that there was a problem there and we at Cabildo gave a response. And the data prove us right: the debts affect hundreds of thousands of Uruguayans. What is regrettable is what they have done with Cabildo, by denying again and again the relevance of our initiative,” he stressed.
His friend, a low-profile white man, tried to lower his voltage. While they were doing some shopping, to watch the game Uruguay With a sting, he snapped: “Boy: the Cabildo initiative broke all contracts and was the path to credit restriction, it is quite obvious.” “And this proposal from the banks?” the councilor retorted. “Look, they make a big deduction for the person who did not pay; but what about the one who paid, with very high rates? Go cry in the little room!” he said, while grabbing a can of imported beer, which from shaking so much was going to be a mess when it was opened.
His friend thought for a moment and outlined a response. “It targets people who were totally outside the system, financial dead people, my dear; I think it is an excellent solution and the adhesion proves it,” he remarked, already wanting to leave the controversy behind. “Anyway… I have to admit that the timing is brilliant,” his friend replied. “Or are you also going to deny that this plan does not have a clear objective?” election timing?”. “Oh, but we are using English words! Are you going to use it to comment on the match too?”, they both laughed, as they opened the door to settle into the living room and enjoy Uruguay’s victory against BrazilThe coffee that the Colombians served us would come a few days later.
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Andres Ojeda
As every year, the tent set up at the Residence of the United States Ambassador in Uruguay, Heide Fultonwas full: politicians from all parties, professionals, people from the diplomatic corps and many journalists, were talking intensely about the recent internal elections as the predominant topic. And beyond the relevance of the result in the Frente Amplio and the Partido Nacional, there was also space for various comments about the Colorado Party and the resounding victory of Andres Ojeda. “It is a strong change in the internal party. The 15th, the Forum, the traditional sectors of the party, are losing ground,” commented an expert who is part of one of the leading public opinion consulting firms. “Ojeda knew how to capture a sector of the electorate with demands for renewal and a new discourse,” he added. The journalist who was listening to him outlined a comment: “Now he will surely have to reaffirm some of his proposals and give a little more content to the Party’s approach, right?” “No, no, no, no!” the expert quickly responded, with a smile: “On the contrary, he has to stay on that line without too many specifications and leaving all doors open; that is his strength. If he enters again into a traditional discourse he could lose ground,” he said, provocatively. “How politics has changed…” said another colleague laconically, while the marines entered with the flags. The moment to sing the anthems arrived.
Source: Ambito
