Sergio Iraeta confirmed that the INTA decree is about to be issued, but he rekindled the hope of some changes

In the midst of the uncertainty reigning at INTA (National Institute of Agricultural Technology), which for months has been under the threat of an Executive decree that promises to end its autonomy and carry out adjustments in its expenses and personnel (around 1,500 workers would be laid off), the Secretary of Agriculture, Sergio Iraeta, received the presidents of the regional councils of the organization, to whom he confirmed imminent modifications. "The secretary informed us that the decree is being drafted and that they are being consulted," stated a communiqué prepared by the eight representatives who attended the meeting, which was also attended by the Chief of Staff of the Secretariat, Martín Fernández, and the Vice President of INTA, María Beatriz Giraudo. The presidents expressed their concern about three key axes they consider essential to preserve: governance, regionalization, and extension. "Regarding governance, we emphasized maintaining the decision-making power of ...