The presidential candidate of Unión por la Patria, Sergio Massaadvanced some of his economic measures in the event of an eventual presidency, among which he announced the creation of an «Argentine digital currency.»
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At the time of his presentation, the current minister began by apologizing for «the errors of this government that hurt the people.»
«I was not part of it until I became minister, but I apologize,» said the official candidate during the Economy block, in which he announced – among other initiatives – an «Argentine digital currency, a laundering law so that those who have money abroad can use it freely without new taxes, and increase penalties of the criminal exchange and tax law, with prison for evaders.»
«We are going to implement a more progressive tax systemto lower the VAT for all workers, to continue lowering taxes such as Profits, and put on the table profits of companies that steal almost 4 and a half points of GDP with the protection of some sectors of Argentine politics,» said Massa.
About the call Argentine digital currencyexplained: «Just as your children raise in their platform economy the possibility of trading with your cell phone or card«We are going to do it globally for all of Argentina.»
One by one, the economic measures announced by Massa
- Creation of an Argentine digital currency
- New Money Laundering Law
- Increase in penalties of the exchange and tax law
- Prison for tax evaders
- More progressive tax system, with reductions such as Profits
- VAT exemption for all workers
- Review company benefits
