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Sarnari Re-Elected to Lead Federación Agraria as Congress Condemns Brief Export-Tax Rollback

Delegates unified behind a platform to shield smaller producers from gains captured by concentrated market actors.

Overview

  • At the 111th annual congress in Rosario, FAA delegates unanimously denounced the short-lived removal of export duties as a “brutal transfer” of value from producers to large traders.
  • Andrea Sarnari secured a new term as FAA president, reinforcing leadership continuity as the entity sharpened its policy stance.
  • Santa Fe governor Maximiliano Pullaro urged greater federalism, called for infrastructure investment, and pressed to end export duties.
  • Rosario mayor Pablo Javkin criticized sudden rule changes and centralism, arguing for resources to flow to roads, rail and logistics in the interior.
  • National subsecretary Manuel Chiappe defended broader economic adjustments, citing stability goals while pledging ongoing fiscal relief and structured dialogue with provinces and the farm sector.