Posted 2/26/2024, 7:15:00 PM
Chubut Threatens to Cut Energy Supplies in Tax Dispute with Argentine Government
- Argentine province Chubut threatens to cut off gas and oil supplies in dispute over $16 million in withheld tax funds
- Conflict stems from central government withholding funds from debt-laden Chubut province
- Chubut governor warns that halting energy supply could spread to other regions
- Milei administration calls threat "extortion," says funds being transferred legally
- Energy union urges political resolution, says production halt not the answer