Unprecedented conflict: The Rural Society of Misiones suspended an auction because the Municipality of Fachinal wants to charge 1%

The Rural Society of Misiones decided to suspend an auction of livestock scheduled for November 5 at its institutional premises because the Deliberative Council of the Municipality of Fachinal, where the institution's premises are located, intends to charge a commission of 1% for each animal sold in this activity. The situation is unusual and occurs amid a controversy surrounding the type of authorization the premises has. In a statement, the Municipality of Fachinal noted that the ruralists registered it to carry out a general commercial activity, and not for holding fairs and events. But instead of correcting this situation, the authorities pushed for an ordinance from the local Deliberative Council that wants to turn the municipal stand into a partner in the business dealings of the business entity. According to this resolution from last June, within 10 days after each social event held at this type of premises (whether "provincial, municipal and regional festivals, various ...