Corchazo: For the association of winegrowers, the deregulation of the sector "was drafted without understanding"

Concerns from some producers and winemakers about the changes to the functions previously carried out by the National Institute of Viticulture (INV), formalized in Resolution 37/2025 at the beginning of this month and promoted by Minister Federico Sturzenegger, have now been joined by those of the workers in the sector, grouped under the Federation of Wine Workers and Affiliates (FOEVA). Through a statement, this union warned of the impact of the measure, which they considered "was drafted without understanding the cultural tasks of the sector or the real impact on the production chain". It should be noted here that the new regime, which almost completely redefines the role of regulator and controller of production that INV previously held, was established thanks to the repeal of no less than 973 regulations. While this had already been attempted through Decree 462/2025, which established changes for many agricultural agencies and was ultimately rejected by Deputies and the Senate ...