The Minister of Economics, Luis CaputoIn the last few hours he expressed his criticism of the introduction of a council tax in columnthe supermarkets, and was directed against the Peronist mayor Federico Achával. To the point that directly called on people to avoid consuming products from companies in the municipality of North Zone.
“Do not buy anything in Pilar. “Do not support your mayor’s irresponsible actions,” the national official posted in X, accompanied by a statement from the United Supermarkets Association.
The text referred to is a request for an audience with the community leader to express his opinion Concern about “serious harm” This will lead to the implementation of the rate officially established in the 2026 Tax Regulation.
“Very well ASU, this is what needs to be done: expose them. Let everyone know.” who is really for it and who is against it of the people and the industry,” Caputo added.
The association’s complaint relates to the environmental protection tariff, which from December imposes a 2% tax on the large chains operating there and affects the final ticket for consumers.
According to ASU, the surcharge will negatively impact sales of high-value products such as household appliances, as well as consumption of Christmas and New Year shopping.
Do not buy anything in Pilar. Do not advocate your mayor’s irresponsible actions.
Very good ASU, that’s what needs to be done: expose them. Let everyone know who is really for and who is against the people and the industry. pic.twitter.com/EbmxzVA9H7– totocaputo (@LuisCaputoAR) December 8, 2025
Days ago, Caputo had already criticized Mayor Achával for the decision in the 2026 Tax Ordinance, in Article 66 of “Chapter XXV Environmental Protection Quota”, the rate of 2% for supermarkets and hypermarkets.
“While we at LLA are working to lower taxes and make our industry more competitive, the Kirchner mayors are raising them like it’s nothing. You’ll never learn“, he posted on X.
Now the ASU insists on the need for an “urgent” hearing with the municipal finance minister, Anahí Moretti, since the implementation of this measure will cause “serious damage”.
José Luis Daza, Deputy Minister of Economy, highlighted Caputo’s message on social networks, accusing the mayor of Pilar of “a frivolity and irresponsibility bordering on indecency.”
“We have to reject it, not confirm it, if we want to grow and give all Argentines a better life,” explained the second in charge of the Ministry of Finance.
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