- The Frente Amplio plans not to implement tax changes, including personalized VAT, in the first year of their administration.
- Gabriel Oddone is moving forward with plans for personalized VAT, but it will not be applied in 2025.
- Álvaro Romano has been appointed as an advisor on tax policy by the future Minister of Economy.
- President-elect Yamandú Orsi discussed the potential entry into the BRICS bank and the personalized VAT.
- Álvaro Perrone and Cabildo Abierto support the personalized VAT.
- The initial focus is not on changing tax burdens to increase purchasing power for lower-income sectors.
- Alejandro Sánchez responded to criticisms about potential policies, suggesting patience until the government takes office.
- Gustavo Viñales’ comments on setting limits for VAT were personal opinions, as tax changes are not planned for 2025.
- Viñales highlighted the complexity of economic policy and the balance of winners and losers in tax changes.
- There is a perception in Uruguay of being middle class, despite income disparities.
Source: ambito.com
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